North Edge Tank3 5BAR Watch with Compass is a quartz watch featuring a durable shock-resistant case, built-in compass, timer, and water protection. This is a new release from the legendary North Edge brand, known for tactical watches designed for military personnel, pilots, sailors, and other professionals working in demanding and extreme environments. These watches are also ideal for hikers, athletes, and active lifestyle enthusiasts. This model is built for situations where precision, reliability, and multifunctionality are critical.
The name “Tank” symbolizes exceptional strength, endurance, and resilience, which are the watch’s key characteristics. It features a reinforced, shockproof stainless steel case, as well as resistance to low temperatures. The North Edge Tank3 is powered by a Japanese quartz movement and comes with a reliable rubber strap that provides comfort during long wear. Powered by a standard battery, it offers excellent autonomy (several years of operation), which is a key advantage for tactical and outdoor gear, as it eliminates the need for regular charging.
Accurate timekeeping is just one of its features. For military use, the North Edge tactical watch becomes a dependable tool in the field: its shock-resistant and water-resistant case withstands impacts, drops, and moisture, while the built-in compass helps with land navigation. The timer (countdown) and stopwatch allow you to precisely plan tasks and track physical activity, while its low-temperature resistance ensures reliable operation even in harsh conditions. These water-resistant watches let you wash hands and dishes, and withstand heavy rain and snow — they are built to handle the elements.
North Edge also functions as a sports watch, helping support the user’s physical activity. The built-in pedometer and pacer (steady pace support) let you track your steps, average speed, and calories burned during workouts. With 5BAR water resistance, you can swim and even dive shallowly with the watch on, as well as engage in water sports. Thanks to its workout features and calorie tracking, the watch helps maintain fitness and monitor daily activity results.
The watch also includes a stopwatch, timer, calendar, backlight for visibility in the dark, and low-battery reminder. All controls and functions are operated directly through the watch buttons — no smartphone app required. The watch works independently, without relying on a phone, making it dependable in field conditions. By choosing the North Edge 5BAR with Compass, you get a reliable companion for any situation, combining durability, precision, and multifunctionality to make every step confident and safe.
Specifications
Movement Type: quartz
Movement Details: Apache North Edge (Japan)
Power Source: standard replaceable CR2032 battery (installed)
Case Shape: round
Case Material: stainless steel
Water Resistance: 5 ATM – suitable for swimming, shallow immersion (up to 10 ft / 3 m), heavy rain or snow, hand and dish washing
Glass: mineral
Case Dimensions: 1.73 × 0.51 in (44 × 13 mm)
Strap Material: rubber
Strap Size: width – 0.87 in (22 mm); length – 10.12 in (25.7 cm, adjustable)
Buckle Type: classic
Removable Strap: yes
Compass: yes
Functions: time, date, pedometer, pacer, stopwatch, timer, backlight, workout time, average speed, calories burned, calendar, low battery reminder
Temperature Resistance: down to -4°F (-20°C)