Milifortic 39mm Field Military NH38 Auto Watch M059vsResco SP Field Watch - Stainless (Polished/Blasted)

Ref. milifortic-39mm-field-military-nh38-auto-watch-m059·MSRP $231
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Measurements
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39mm Field Military NH38 Auto Watch M059

SP Field Watch - Stainless (Polished/Blasted)
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46mm
lowest
Thickness
12.2mm
12mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
200m
highest
MSRP
$231
lowest
$1,105
Movement
Seiko NH38
Sellita SW200-1
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Milifortic 39mm Field Military NH38 Auto Watch M059 for its attractive looks, well-executed finishing, and solid build quality, with many considering it a top-tier field watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the 39mm case size as ideal for wearability, and the automatic Seiko NH38 movement is appreciated for its true no-date functionality without a ghost date position. The watch features a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating for excellent readability, BGW9 lume, and a screw-down crown and caseback contributing to its 100m water resistance. The crown action is noted as exceptionally solid with no wobble. Accuracy reports vary, with one owner noting -2.8 seconds per day for their NH38 movement. A diminutive and somewhat poorly chosen Milifortic symbol on the crown is a minor point of critique. Overall, owners rate the Milifortic 39mm Field Military NH38 Auto Watch M059 highly for its excellent finishing and wearability at the price point.
Owners widely praise the Resco SP Field Watch - Stainless (Polished/Blasted) for its quality, durability, accuracy, and good looks. One owner expressed complete satisfaction and intent to purchase another Resco. A potential drawback noted by a community member is that warranty repairs require returning the watch to the US. Overall, owners rate the Resco SP Field Watch - Stainless (Polished/Blasted) highly for its build quality and aesthetic appeal, despite the international warranty service requirement.
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