Militado Retro Military /VH65 Sweeping Hand ML14 V2vsMilitado PVD Bronze Military ML05

Retro Military /VH65 Sweeping Hand ML14 V2
MilitadoRetro Military /VH65 Sweeping Hand ML14 V2

Ref. militado-36mm-retro-military-watch-vh31-vh65-sweeping-hand-ml14-v2·MSRP $69

PVD Bronze Military ML05
MilitadoPVD Bronze Military ML05

Ref. militado-38mm-pvd-bronze-watch-military-watch-ml05·MSRP $60

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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 Retro Military /VH65 Sweeping Hand ML14 V2 at true scale

Retro Military /VH65 Sweeping Hand ML14 V2

Militado PVD Bronze Military ML05 at true scale

PVD Bronze Military ML05

Diameter

36mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

lowest

46mm

Thickness

9.9mm

lowest

10.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$69

$60

lowest

Movement

Seiko VH31

Seiko VH31

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
9.9mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$69
$60
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Reviews

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Militado Retro Military /VH65 Sweeping Hand ML14 V2

Militado 36mm Retro Military Watch VH31/VH65 Sweeping Hand ML14 V2 owners widely praise its value, with one calling it the best military watch available and another the best field watch under 60 euros, highlighting the sweeping hand VH31 movement as wonderful. Some owners note the finishing on the 36mm model did not impress as much as on a 38mm variant. One owner regrets choosing a busy dial for legibility reasons and observes the sapphire crystal has a low dome. Setting the VH31 movement is described as a pain by one owner who experiences this with all VH31 watches. Overall, owners rate the Militado 36mm Retro Military Watch VH31/VH65 Sweeping Hand ML14 V2 highly for its exceptional value and functional sweeping hand movement.

Militado PVD Bronze Military ML05

Owners widely praise the Militado 38mm PVD Bronze Watch Military Watch ML05 for its exceptional value and durability, with many considering it the best military watch available at its low price point. The 38mm case is noted as surprisingly wearable, even on smaller wrists, and the watch features a sandblasted finish that some prefer over bead-blasted alternatives. The inclusion of a sapphire crystal, C3 lume, and 100m water resistance are frequently highlighted as impressive specifications for the price. Some owners express a preference for actual bronze over the PVD coating, though acknowledge the affordability of the latter. Overall, owners rate the Militado 38mm PVD Bronze Watch Military Watch ML05 highly for its outstanding value and practical military design.

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