Militado 38mm Retro VH31 Military Watch ML08vsNite Watches MX10

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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 Retro VH31 Military Watch ML08 at true scale

38mm Retro VH31 Military Watch ML08

Nite Watches MX10 at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.2mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
VH31/VH65
Ronda 715
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$69
$425
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Reviews

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Militado 38mm Retro VH31 Military Watch ML08

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.

Nite Watches MX10

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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