AV86 1960 Racing ChronographvsMilitado Chronograph ML23

Chronograph ML23
MilitadoChronograph ML23

Ref. militado-miyota-6s21-chronograph-watch-40mm-men-watch-ml23·MSRP $139

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

AV86 1960 Racing Chronograph at true scale

1960 Racing Chronograph

Militado Chronograph ML23 at true scale

Chronograph ML23

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.5mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

12.7mm

12.7mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$399

$139

lowest

Movement

Miyota 6S20

Seiko VK64

Case

2 specs
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black & Off White
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S20
Seiko VK64
Type
Quartz
Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$139
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Reviews

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AV86 1960 Racing Chronograph

Owners widely praise the AV86 1960 Racing Chronograph for its Speedmaster-inspired aesthetics and its value at the $400 price point, with one owner calling it "nearly perfect." Some community members note its decent finishing and textured wave dial, making it a fun summer daily wearer. However, one owner questions its value proposition against other quartz chronographs in a similar price bracket, and another suggests better quality alternatives exist for the money, though personal preference for the look is paramount. Overall, owners rate the AV86 1960 Racing Chronograph highly for its Speedmaster-like aesthetics and fun summer wearability at the price.

Militado Chronograph ML23

Owners widely praise the Militado Miyota 6S21 Chronograph Watch 40mm Men Watch ML23 for its 40mm case size and the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement, specifically noting the sweeping chronograph seconds hand and the tactile feedback from the pushers. The vertically brushed dial is highlighted as a desirable aesthetic feature. One owner is considering the watch for long-term ownership due to its quartz reliability and aesthetic appeal, though questions exist regarding the long-term durability of the hardened steel and movement under daily use. Overall, owners rate the Militado Miyota 6S21 Chronograph Watch 40mm Men Watch ML23 highly for its smooth chronograph sweep and value.

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