Militado 38mm NH35 Automatic BB58 Retro Watch ML06vsOrient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

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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 38mm NH35 Automatic BB58 Retro Watch ML06 at true scale

38mm NH35 Automatic BB58 Retro Watch ML06

Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch at true scale

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

Diameter

38mm

39.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

46.5mm

Thickness

13mm

12.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$149

lowest

$370

Movement

Seiko NH35

Orient F6722

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38mm
39.9mm
Thickness
13mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$149
$370
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Reviews

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Militado 38mm NH35 Automatic BB58 Retro Watch ML06

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.

Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

Owners praise the Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch for its value, sapphire crystal, and durable build quality, with many appreciating the 39.9mm case size for its smaller, trendy appeal and the raw steel bezel for a vintage look. The bracelet features folded end links, and while the in-house automatic Orient F6722 movement is considered a good workhorse, the watch is not ISO certified for diving, though suitable for swimming. Unless a purple dial is specifically desired, other color options are recommended. On balance, owners rate the Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch highly for its appealing design and value proposition in a compact package.

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