Elliot Brown HQ Arne Limited EditionvsMilitado Field ML05 Date Window Version

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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.

Elliot Brown HQ Arne Limited Edition at true scale

HQ Arne Limited Edition

Militado Field ML05 Date Window Version at true scale

Field ML05 Date Window Version

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

11.4mm

10.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

MSRP

$450

$48

lowest

Movement

Ronda 713

VH31/VH60

Case

4 specs
Thickness
11.4mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 713
VH31/VH60

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$48
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Reviews

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

Elliot Brown HQ Arne Limited Edition

The Elliot Brown HQ Arne Limited Edition is praised for its reliable Ronda quartz movement and unique fumé dial with an embossed pattern and matte metallic texture. Owners note the 38mm case size is well-suited for smaller wrists, with one source suggesting it for wrists 18.5cm or less. The watch features 200m water resistance and a leather strap with a removable bund. However, the 52mm lug-to-lug dimension is cited as a reason for its limited popularity, and the Ronda 713 quartz movement is considered inexpensive for its price point, though its anti-shock system receives praise. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Elliot Brown HQ Arne Limited Edition for its distinctive dial and reliable quartz movement, despite some reservations about its lug-to-lug measurement.

Militado Field ML05 Date Window Version

Owners widely praise the Militado 38mm Field Watch ML05 Date Window Version for its exceptional value, with many calling it the highest value watch ever made, citing its sapphire crystal, sandblasted case, C3 lume, screw-down crown, and 100m water resistance for approximately $33 USD. The 38mm case size is noted as surprisingly wearable, even on smaller wrists, and the watch is described as durable for everyday wear. On balance, owners rate the Militado 38mm Field Watch ML05 Date Window Version highly for its remarkable build quality and features at an unparalleled price point.

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