Militado 38mm NH35 Automatic BB58 Retro Watch ML06vsMovado Series 800 Automatic

Ref. militado-38mm-nh35-automatic-bb58-retro-watch-ml06·MSRP $149
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Measurements
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38mm NH35 Automatic BB58 Retro Watch ML06

Series 800 Automatic
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Thickness
13mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
n/a
38h
MSRP
$149
lowest
$1,895
Movement
Seiko NH35
Sellita SW200-1
Case
4 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Militado 38mm NH35 Automatic BB58 Retro Watch ML06 for its unbeatable value, with multiple sources citing a price of $119 and an NH35 automatic movement. Reviewers and owners highlight its excellent wearability at 38mm, clean dial, polished case lines, balanced proportions, and understated elegance. The watch is also noted for its strong C3 lume and high level of finishing and polishing. One owner suggests that a double-domed crystal would be a beneficial upgrade. Overall, owners rate the Militado 38mm NH35 Automatic BB58 Retro Watch ML06 highly for its exceptional value and appealing design.
Owners widely praise the Movado Series 800 Automatic for its fantastic appearance and durability over years of wear, with one owner noting it looks great and functions well within a $400 budget. Some owners consider it a good luck charm. A reviewer describes the quartz chronographs in the Series 800 line as tool-watch looking with a dive watch feel, featuring polished elements and a sunray dial. One owner notes that some lumed indices are cut off and date wheels are not color-matched. Owners question its value proposition compared to other brands, with second-hand prices ranging from $400-800€. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Movado Series 800 Automatic well for its aesthetic appeal and perceived durability over time.
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