If you want something that you truly intend to use, the good ol’ DW5600 is the way to go. Tough as nails, and not a massive loss if something manages to kill it.
I’m not sure I’m a fan. The protruding links aren’t it for me visually, and I can imagine them getting caught/scratched on stuff moreso than a more uniform design.
Love the size and dial texture. Movement is neat too, I'd be very curious to see how it performs. My only gripe is the seconds subdial, I think the overall look would be much less crowded without it. Nevertheless, assuming the quality of finish matches other good options in the price range, this is
For me, a good travel watch should be light, tough, and expendable. Not that we want to throw away watches, but you never know what will happen during your travels... always better to be safe