Casio EFR-574DEvsMilifortic MF Solar-powered Military Chronograph

Ref. mf-solar-powered-military-chronograph-m069·MSRP $140
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Measurements
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EFR-574DE

MF Solar-powered Military Chronograph
Diameter
42.3mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
46.5mm
lowest
Thickness
11.4mm
10.8mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$220
$140
lowest
Movement
Quartz
Seiko (Epson) VS75
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners praise the Casio EFR-574DE for its tool-like aesthetic, responsive pushers, solid 20mm bracelet, day-date complication, and good lume, noting its great size and value. One owner reports the stopwatch reset button causes the hand to move backward before returning to its end point, finds the bezel's 60-second marker misaligned, and considers the watch heavy and defective. On balance, owners appreciate the Casio EFR-574DE for its tool-like aesthetic and functional complications, despite isolated reports of defects and weight.
Owners widely praise the Milifortic MF Solar-powered Military Chronograph M069 for its vintage style and robust, reliable solar-powered nature, with one owner calling it a potential "one and done" GADA watch. The fully brushed 39mm case is noted for having no sharp edges, and the dial printing is described as precise with accurate font reproduction. One owner reported their blue Milifortic M069 chronograph entered low power mode after a year. On balance, owners rate the Milifortic MF Solar-powered Military Chronograph M069 highly for its vintage aesthetic and reliable solar functionality.
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