Just to share :

Note : I am same like you without much idea about watches and also did look for some nice watches previously.

-Timex has some nice field watch, Google for 'Timex Expedition' or 'Timex Expedition Scout'.

-Skagen also have some minimalist looking watches.

-in the end my wife gifted me a Braun BN0021 which I love, but it's hard to find now I believe and even if available is likely old stocks with potential issues which we faced and have since gotten a 1 to 1 exchange.