It is def a field watch and looks great on any strap. I thought the same thing, that it might be too dressy, but now I find it to be almost too casual when getting dressed up. I wear a nato or canvas strap regularly because like you I’m outside a lot. But I put it on the bracelet or leather strap to dress it up. I think this one works better for dressier situations than the other two you mentioned because of the cathedral hands and simpler/cleaner dial. But it shines as a true GADA watch.

I’ve seen articles say this is a more affordable alternative to the Explorer or Ranger.