Citizen GarrisonvsMilitado VH31 Vintage Military Watch ML05 Blue Dial

Ref. militado-vh31-vintage-military-watch-ml05-blue-dial·MSRP $53
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Measurements
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Garrison

VH31 Vintage Military Watch ML05 Blue Dial
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Thickness
n/a
10.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$221
$53
lowest
Movement
Citizen E101
Seiko VH31
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Citizen Garrison for its excellent legibility, comfortable wear, and overall value, particularly its solar-powered movement and durable construction. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its tool-like nature and suitability as a versatile daily watch, with many appreciating the clean dial and good lume. Some owners find the original strap unappealing and the day-date window small, while others note the faux aged markers can be divisive. The 37mm case size is considered ideal for hiking by some, though one owner's wife felt it looked too small on a 6.5-inch wrist. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Garrison highly for its practical features and strong value proposition.
The Eco-Drive solar movement is a consistent strength. The mineral crystal is a shared weakness, noted as prone to scratches. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's suitability for cold weather due to charging issues.
Militado VH31 Vintage Military Watch ML05 Blue Dial owners widely praise its exceptional value, with many highlighting the handsome blue dial, legible display, and robust build quality for the price. Specific features frequently lauded include the sapphire crystal with AR coating, the screw-down crown, drilled lugs, and the reliable Seiko VH31 mecha-quartz movement. Owners also appreciate the 38mm case size for its wearability and versatility with different straps. On balance, owners rate the Militado VH31 Vintage Military Watch ML05 Blue Dial highly for its impressive feature set and build quality at an accessible price point.
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