Militado Retro Field ML08vsRedwood Watches Monsoon

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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 Retro Field ML08 at true scale

Retro Field ML08

Redwood Watches Monsoon at true scale

Monsoon

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.5mm

lowest

46.5mm

Thickness

10.2mm

lowest

10.7mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$89

n/a

Movement

VH31/VH65

Seiko VS37

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.2mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel (PVD)

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
VH31/VH65
Seiko VS37
Type
Quartz
Solar
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$89
n/a
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Reviews

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Militado Retro Field ML08

Owners widely praise the Militado 38mm VH31 Retro Field Watch ML08 for its exceptional value, with one owner calling it the perfect field watch at its sale price and ideal for daily wear. The watch features a clean, no-nonsense dial that is widely loved, a double-domed sapphire crystal with colorless AR coating, and a case with polished and brushed finishes. One owner notes the AR coating is poor for the price point, while another dislikes the cathedral hands but loves the dial. Overall, owners rate the Militado 38mm VH31 Retro Field Watch ML08 highly for its value and wearability as a daily quartz field watch.

Redwood Watches Monsoon

Redwood Watches Monsoon owners widely praise its value, citing the 40mm case size as comfortable and well-proportioned, with some noting it wears smaller than expected. The inclusion of a sapphire crystal and a solar quartz movement are frequently highlighted as strong points for the price. One owner specifically commends the bezel action and durability, while another describes the Redwood Watches Monsoon as an elegant, simple EDC watch with a utilitarian, military-inspired design. However, one owner questions the "Mil-spec" designation as potentially marketing. On balance, owners rate the Redwood Watches Monsoon highly for its exceptional value and practical features at its price point.

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