Militado 38mm NH35 Automatic BB58 Retro Watch ML06vsSeiko 62MAS

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

62MAS
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
lowest
47.6mm
Thickness
13mm
lowest
13.2mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
n/a
70h
MSRP
$149
lowest
$1,200
Movement
Seiko NH35
Seiko 6R35
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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 Seiko 62MAS for its beautiful vintage-inspired finishing, crisp bezel action, and overall build quality, with many appreciating its comfortable 40.5mm case and slim apparent height. Some owners report accuracy issues with the 6R movement, while others find it runs within specifications, and opinions are split on whether the 40mm size is too large for smaller wrists, with some noting it can wear top-heavy. The price point is considered high by some, though others deem it fair for a new watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 62MAS highly for its faithful recreation of the original design and refined modern interpretation.
The 37.5mm-38mm case size is a significant strength, offering a historically accurate and comfortable fit. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.
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