Bertucci A-2SELvsMilitado 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-2SEL at true scale

A-2SEL

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

$195

$48

lowest

Movement

Quartz

VH31/VH60

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
n/a
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
2mm
20mm
Material
Stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
n/a
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
VH31/VH60

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$48
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Reviews

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Bertucci A-2SEL

Owners widely report the Bertucci A-2SEL as an exceptionally durable and rugged field watch, with one owner calling it the most amazing and durable timepiece they have ever owned. Reviewers and owners alike praise its spot-on quartz accuracy, superior to mechanical alternatives. Some owners note the fixed lugs offer robust strap security, and the 40mm case is generally considered a standard field watch size. One owner speculates the quartz movement uses two batteries, one for four years and another for the illumination for 1.5 years. Battery replacement may require a special tool, and one owner found the backlight "janky." The lume is described as average, and the second hand occasionally misses minute markers or is misaligned. One owner with a 6.2-inch wrist found the 30mm case too large, causing it to twist outwards. Overall, owners rate the Bertucci A-2SEL highly for its exceptional durability and accurate quartz timekeeping.

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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