Militado 38mm NH35 Automatic BB58 Retro Watch ML06vsSTEELDIVE SD1906S

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

SD1906S
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
lowest
49mm
Thickness
13mm
12.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$149
$128
lowest
Movement
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH35
Case
5 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 STEELDIVE SD1906S as an exceptional value, with its case finishing noted as surprisingly good for the price, featuring superior linear brushing on the case back. The watch is frequently cited as a favorite everyday wear, with one owner reporting successful dives to 100 meters without issue. Lume is consistently highlighted as excellent, lasting all night. Some owners report issues with bracelet quality, specifically a poorly applied logo, leading them to swap it for a strap, while others have experienced component failures like bezel inserts popping out or bent crown shafts on different models. The glossy dial is noted as making photography challenging. Overall, owners rate the STEELDIVE SD1906S highly for its impressive build quality and lume at its price point.
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