Militado 38mm Retro VH31 Military Watch ML08vsRedwood Watches Prototype - Field v3 - Black

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

Prototype - Field v3 - Black
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
n/a
Thickness
10.2mm
lowest
11.7mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$69
lowest
$279
Movement
VH31/VH65
Miyota 82S0
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 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 Redwood Watches Prototype - Field v3 - Black for its robust build and satisfying 40mm sizing, with one owner noting it as a durable, accurate daily beater. However, opinions on wearability are split, with one owner finding the lug-to-lug distance concerning on a 6.75-inch wrist, while another found the 40mm size perfect. Lume is described as minimal and fading quickly by one owner, and another reported the black dial changing to brown after two months. Overall, owners rate the Redwood Watches Prototype - Field v3 - Black as a compelling value proposition, with its durability and sizing being key attractions despite some concerns about dial color stability and lume performance.
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