Militado VH31 Vintage Field ML05 24hoursvsNewmark 52 Field

Ref. militado-vh31-vintage-field-watch-ml05-24hours-black-dial·MSRP $53
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Measurements
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VH31 Vintage Field ML05 24hours

52 Field
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
lowest
46.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$53
lowest
$299
Movement
Seiko VH31
Seiko VH31A
Case
2 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Militado VH31 Vintage Field Watch ML05 24hours Black Dial owners widely praise its exceptional value, citing the sapphire crystal with AR coating, screw-down crown, C3 lume, and 100m water resistance for around $33-$45. The 38mm sandblasted case is noted as comfortable and ideal for manual labor, though one owner found the 47.5mm lug-to-lug measurement larger than expected. The Seiko VH31 mecha-quartz movement is appreciated for its accuracy, keeping time within 1 second per month. Overall, owners rate the Militado VH31 Vintage Field Watch ML05 24hours Black Dial highly for its robust build and impressive feature set at its price point.
Owners widely praise the Newmark 52 Field for its legibility and lume, embodying the ideal field watch with a comfortable 38mm case and 100m water resistance. One owner noted a crystal imperfection that Newmark promptly repaired. Another owner reported their watch stopped running shortly after arrival. The Newmark 52 Field features heat-blued hands and a sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Newmark 52 Field highly for its field watch characteristics and responsive customer service for repairs.
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