Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph HvsMilitado Chronograph ML23

Chronograph ML23
MilitadoChronograph ML23

Ref. militado-miyota-6s21-chronograph-watch-40mm-men-watch-ml23·MSRP $139

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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.

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H at true scale

American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H

Militado Chronograph ML23 at true scale

Chronograph ML23

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

48mm

lowest

Thickness

14.3mm

12.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

60h

n/a

MSRP

$2,495

$139

lowest

Movement

Hamilton H-51

Seiko VK64

Case

3 specs
Thickness
14.35mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-51
Seiko VK64
Type
Manual
Meca-Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,495
$139
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Reviews

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

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H for its attractive vintage-inspired design, clean dial, and satisfying manual-wind H-51 movement. The 40mm case size is frequently highlighted as a positive, contributing to comfortable wearability. Some owners note the watch consistently receives compliments and appreciate its historical significance and value. The watch's timekeeping is generally good, with one reviewer noting +3 seconds per day and a 60-hour power reserve. However, the 14.35mm thickness is noted by several sources as being on the thicker side for a hand-wound chronograph, though it is still considered to wear well. One owner found the date setting unusual and the rotor audible. There is also a mention of some owners wishing for a three-subdial version and criticism of the OEM strap being utilitarian.

Militado Chronograph ML23

Owners widely praise the Militado Miyota 6S21 Chronograph Watch 40mm Men Watch ML23 for its 40mm case size and the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement, specifically noting the sweeping chronograph seconds hand and the tactile feedback from the pushers. The vertically brushed dial is highlighted as a desirable aesthetic feature. One owner is considering the watch for long-term ownership due to its quartz reliability and aesthetic appeal, though questions exist regarding the long-term durability of the hardened steel and movement under daily use. Overall, owners rate the Militado Miyota 6S21 Chronograph Watch 40mm Men Watch ML23 highly for its smooth chronograph sweep and value.

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