Bertucci A-2RA RETROFORMvsMilitado 38mm Sapphire Crystal Field Military Watch ML05

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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.

Bertucci A-2RA RETROFORM at true scale

A-2RA RETROFORM

Militado 38mm Sapphire Crystal Field Military Watch ML05 at true scale

38mm Sapphire Crystal Field Military Watch ML05

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

n/a

10.5mm

Water Resistance

n/a

100m

MSRP

$155

$48

lowest

Movement

USA movement

VH31/VH60

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
n/a
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Fiber reinforced polycarbonate (Unibody)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
n/a
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Duraform polycarbonate
Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
USA movement
VH31/VH60

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$155
$48
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bertucci A-2RA RETROFORM

Owners praise the Bertucci A-2RA RETROFORM as a durable, lightweight field watch with a unique design and good value. Its USA quartz movement offers superior accuracy compared to mid-range automatics, eliminating the need for frequent time and date adjustments. Some owners find the 40mm case comfortable and sufficiently durable for occasional wear, while others note its thinness and suggest it may not withstand rigorous daily use. One owner wishes for a 20mm lug width and a slightly smaller case. The second hand occasionally misses minute track markers. Overall, owners rate the Bertucci A-2RA RETROFORM highly for its value and reliable quartz accuracy.

Militado 38mm Sapphire Crystal Field Military Watch ML05

Owners widely praise the Militado 38mm Sapphire Crystal Field Military Watch ML05 for its exceptional value, citing its sapphire crystal with AR coating, sandblasted 38mm case, C3 lume, and 100m water resistance. The Seiko VH31 mecha-quartz movement is frequently highlighted for its sweep second hand and reliable performance, with one owner noting accuracy within a fraction of a second after nine days. The screw-down crown is appreciated for enhancing its utility and build quality. On balance, owners rate the Militado 38mm Sapphire Crystal Field Military Watch ML05 highly for its outstanding feature set and build at an accessible price point.

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