Elliot Brown HQ Arne Limited EditionvsMilitado Field ML05 Date Window Version

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Measurements
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HQ Arne Limited Edition

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 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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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