Militado PVD Bronze Military ML05vsWolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38

PVD Bronze Military ML05
MilitadoPVD Bronze Military ML05

Ref. militado-38mm-pvd-bronze-watch-military-watch-ml05·MSRP $60

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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 PVD Bronze Military ML05 at true scale

PVD Bronze Military ML05

Wolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38 at true scale

Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

46.5mm

Thickness

10.5mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

100m

120m

highest

MSRP

$60

lowest

$213

Movement

Seiko VH31

Seiko VH60

Case

3 specs
Thickness
10.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
120m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
Seiko VH60

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$60
$213
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Reviews

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Militado PVD Bronze Military ML05

Owners widely praise the Militado 38mm PVD Bronze Watch Military Watch ML05 for its exceptional value and durability, with many considering it the best military watch available at its low price point. The 38mm case is noted as surprisingly wearable, even on smaller wrists, and the watch features a sandblasted finish that some prefer over bead-blasted alternatives. The inclusion of a sapphire crystal, C3 lume, and 100m water resistance are frequently highlighted as impressive specifications for the price. Some owners express a preference for actual bronze over the PVD coating, though acknowledge the affordability of the latter. Overall, owners rate the Militado 38mm PVD Bronze Watch Military Watch ML05 highly for its outstanding value and practical military design.

Wolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38 for its awesome finish, great looks, and bright, long-lasting lume. The 38mm case, 120m water resistance, and smooth 4-tick-per-second mecaquartz movement are also noted positively, with the Hesalite box crystal and beads of rice bracelet contributing to its vintage feel. Some owners find the 38mm case size too small for their preference, and the bracelet clasp is described as flimsy but acceptable for the price. The legible dial and pleasing "French Army Green" coloration are highlighted as successful military homages. On balance, owners rate the Wolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38 highly for its vintage aesthetic and strong finishing at its price point.