Militado 36mm Retro Dress Watch ML09vsSternglas Naos XS

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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.

Militado 36mm Retro Dress Watch ML09 at true scale

36mm Retro Dress Watch ML09

Sternglas Naos XS at true scale

Naos XS

Diameter

36mm

33mm

Lug-to-Lug

43.8mm

36mm

lowest

Thickness

10.4mm

6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

$69

lowest

$247

Movement

Seiko VD78

Ronda 784

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
33mm
Thickness
10.4mm
6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
36mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
Stainless steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VD78
Ronda 784
Power Reserve
0h
n/a
Jewels
0
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$69
$247
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Reviews

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Militado 36mm Retro Dress Watch ML09

Militado 36mm Retro Dress Watch ML09 owners praise its attractive brushed dial finish, though some find the 36mm case size too small and prefer a dial logo over printed branding. One owner reported the watch lived up to expectations and looked amazing. Overall, owners rate the Militado 36mm Retro Dress Watch ML09 highly for its striking sector dial and aesthetic appeal.

Sternglas Naos XS

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XS for its simple, awesome design, domed sapphire crystal, and clean hands, with some finding its 33mm case size a perfect fit for tiny wrists. One owner recommends it as a durable, refined daily wear watch around $270, suitable for casual and formal occasions, though a third-party strap is suggested. Conversely, one owner found the Sternglas Naos XS underwhelming with a cheap feel and a face resembling a toy, noting it wears smaller than expected. Another owner of the automatic variant described the movement as a bit noisy. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XS highly for its refined design and suitability for smaller wrists, despite some reservations about its perceived build quality and movement noise.

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