Militado 38mm Retro VH31 Military Watch ML08vsNite Watches MX10

Ref. militado-38mm-retro-vh31-military-watch-ml08·MSRP $69
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Measurements
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38mm Retro VH31 Military Watch ML08

MX10
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
n/a
Thickness
10.2mm
lowest
11.6mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$69
lowest
$425
Movement
VH31/VH65
Ronda 715
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Militado 38mm Retro VH31 Military Watch ML08 for its insane value, clean dial, and worry-free wearability, especially at sale prices. The watch features a double-domed sapphire crystal with colorless anti-reflective coating, and a polished and brushed case finish. However, some owners dislike the cathedral hands and find the anti-reflective coating to be poor for the price. The ML08 uses a Seiko VH31 movement in date-less versions, while models with a date window utilize a Ronda movement. Overall, owners rate the Militado 38mm Retro VH31 Military Watch ML08 highly for its exceptional value and practical design as a field watch.
Owners widely praise the Nite Watches MX10 for its tritium lume, providing clear illumination, and its value proposition, often seen as a more affordable alternative to comparable brands. The watch is described as sturdy and elegantly designed. However, some owners report concerns about the durability of the black PVD coating, finding it prone to dings and difficult to repair. There is also a mixed reception to the tritium glow intensity, with one owner finding it less intense than anticipated, and another disliking the polycarbonate case for feeling too lightweight. One owner experienced significant timekeeping issues after nearly a year of ownership. Overall, owners view the Nite Watches MX10 as a decent, sturdy field watch, with its tritium illumination being a primary draw, though concerns exist regarding the PVD coating and case material for some.
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