Militado 38mm NH35 Automatic BB58 Retro Watch ML06vsSeiko 62MAS

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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

Seiko 62MAS at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.6mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
0h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$149
$1,200
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Seiko 62MAS

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.

From video reviewers

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.