Ocean to Orbit LhotsevsThorn Militado VH31 38mm Field Watch ML08
Ref. new-arrivals-militado-vh31-38mm-field-watch-ml08·MSRP $87
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Measurements
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Lhotse
Militado VH31 38mm Field Watch ML08
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Thickness
11.5mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
40h
n/a
MSRP
n/a
$87
Movement
STP1-21
Automatic
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners and reviewers widely praise the Ocean to Orbit Lhotse for its well-executed case finishing, vertically brushed dials with applied indices, and comfortable 38.5mm size. Legibility is excellent with long-lasting lume, and it wears comfortably on smaller wrists, though some find the head surprisingly weighty. The STP 1-21 movement is noted as a reliable ETA 2824 clone. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Ocean to Orbit Lhotse highly for its finishing and wearability at its price point.
Owners widely praise the stunning new dials on the Thorn Militado VH31 38mm Field Watch ML08, with one owner calling it the best military watch and appreciating its worry-free nature if scratched. Build quality is considered good for the price, and the VH31 movement is liked. Some owners dislike the cathedral hands, with one considering a hand swap. The anti-reflective coating is noted as poor for the price, though the 38mm size may have a slight improvement over the 42mm. Overall, owners rate the Thorn Militado VH31 38mm Field Watch ML08 highly for its dial design and value.
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