BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Carbon BlackvsMilitado 38mm VH31 Retro Field Watch ML08

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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.

BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Carbon Black at true scale

Venture Carbon Black

Militado 38mm VH31 Retro Field Watch ML08 at true scale

38mm VH31 Retro Field Watch ML08

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

44.5mm

lowest

Thickness

11mm

10.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$149

$89

lowest

Movement

ETA 802.102

VH31/VH65

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44.5mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 802.102
VH31/VH65

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$149
$89
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Reviews

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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Carbon Black

Owners widely praise the BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Carbon Black for its unique style, lightweight titanium construction, and comfortable 38mm size, noting its impressive value at around $299. Some enthusiasts find the finishing acceptable for the price, while others consider it basic. A few owners point out the lack of a date function as a drawback. One owner reported a magnetized movement that was not covered under warranty, and the included NATO strap received mixed reviews, with some finding it mediocre and others replacing it. On balance, owners rate the BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Carbon Black highly for its distinctive design and tool-watch utility at an accessible price point.

Militado 38mm VH31 Retro Field Watch ML08

Owners widely praise the Militado 38mm VH31 Retro Field Watch ML08 for its exceptional value, with one owner calling it the perfect field watch at its sale price and ideal for daily wear. The watch features a clean, no-nonsense dial that is widely loved, a double-domed sapphire crystal with colorless AR coating, and a case with polished and brushed finishes. One owner notes the AR coating is poor for the price point, while another dislikes the cathedral hands but loves the dial. Overall, owners rate the Militado 38mm VH31 Retro Field Watch ML08 highly for its value and wearability as a daily quartz field watch.

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