The BEST Field Watch UNDER $50?

[@tommarino69]

I have the 38mm ML05 & the 36mm "Dirty Dozen" D12 and they're absolutely perfect watches for the money in my opinion. I got them both during an AliExpress sale and used up the "coins" extra discounts that I had saved up. Both came in at less than £40 each which is incredible given the specs. Looking forward to see what else Militado come up with going forward. Great review too btw 👍🏻

[@Tickerman]

The hands are the only false note here - they should taper as they get towards the center, rather than being the same width throughout. Interestingly, they do taper on the cream dial version.

[@adk7962]

Thanks for the great review. For the money, it’s unbeatable. It’s cheap Casio money we are talking about here. Thanks again!

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@adk7962 Cheers mate. Yeah, you're right there.

[@sweetcorn1968]

For that price, it's a steal. Great simple field watch, done well

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@sweetcorn1968 Isn't it just... You can't really go wrong for that price can you?

[@luist.1919]

Great grab & go watch! I have the ML05 and I love it! It has gotten a lot of wrist time lately. I think the 38mm is a good size for any wrist size. Great review on this one.

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@@luist.1919 Yeah absolutely. You can't really go wrong with any of the different options can you? Thanks 👍

[@Cuccos19]

I ordered a Flieger Type-B dial ML05 for my friend, and he loves it. He has much thicker wrist than me - and he has just a normal wrist. So I have too thin. The ML05 is not terrible size for, but very far from being great. Actually 38mm case diameter is okay, but the lug distance is too much. As far as I know, the new ML08 is also 38mm but the lug distance is considerably shorter. Maybe, I will make try with that.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@Cuccos19 Perhaps something the same size as this one then, at 36mm would be better for you.

[@gorillasinthewrist]

Love a decent field watch, all the practical stuff is there (drilled lugs and decent lume 7:26 ) would prefer sapphire and the 38 is more likely to fit, need to get one in for review. Nice work

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

It's great that they have a few options, isn't it? Thanks.

[@Pierluigi_Di_Lorenzo]

The strip is cheap, the yellow band gets dirty fast and the holes wear out fast. The crystal is not domed, but boxed. 5:34: The slightly larger ML05 has indeed a screw-down crown.

[@dunderhay9169]

Good review 👍. It's a classic looking watch and strangely, I think the mineral crystal is one of the best things about it. I paid the same money for a Berny titanium with sapphire and a full lume dial that does last all night, but the Berny does have a press on case back. I'm not keen on the totally sterile look, it should say Militado somewhere.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Cheers. I'm normally a sapphire guy myself, but I'm with you on this one, I think. There's so many great budget options out there now isn't there?

[@dunderhay9169]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Yes, a few years ago anything under £50 was a bit naff, but now watches like this are decent options to wear every day.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@dunderhay9169 The Chinese just keep upping their quality don't they?

[@dunderhay9169]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Can you imagine how many they wound sell if this was £70 in the Argos catalogue? I've just ordered the Militado version of the Baltany 1926, at £62 delivered I couldn't resist and the Baltany works out about £100.

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@@dunderhay9169 Oh yeah 100%.

[@itsallrobbish]

Amazing value, better than the ones issued in the army in the 90s

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@itsallrobbish Cheap watch have gotten really now haven't they?

[@roadgent7921]

This watch design is from the 60s, a 34mm US mil-w-46374 spec, first made by Benrus, Hamilton and Elgin. Benrus did a civilian version the Benrus 3061 worn by Steve McQueen in Bullitt. They have a reissue which is 40mm (!) and costs 700 dollars. Best stick to this ML07 😊

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@roadgent7921 You'll definitely be saving yourself a considerable amount.

[@Cuccos19]

ML07 is almost the same looking as the Rdunae RA03. Except it is 36mm and the RA03 is closer to original, 34,5mm. Very great size for me, I only have 16cm (6,3") wrist. I had a ML05 in my hand, and I like it very much as for fit and finish, general layout, used materials and VH31. I will have a Militado for sure, only the model is in question. Maybe the ML08, I love those vintage big Arabic numbers.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@Cuccos19 Yeah there's plenty of options out there to choose from.

[@Kaybe-i6f]

I have the RA03 as a work watch. It takes the beating well but being small helps, also looks fine on my larger wrist. Reliable and hard wearing so far. The crystal scuffs fairly easily so the only week point plus the original strap didn’t last very long. An excellent watch and glad I bought it. It should last me for years compared to the couple years I normally get out of my cheap work watches.

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@@Kaybe-i6f Nice. I'm glad you're enjoying it.

[@garycollard1981]

Just been to their website and rather liking the look of the green or blue dial ML08.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@garycollard1981 Are you thinking about getting that one then?

[@garycollard1981]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Yes,it will def be on my possibles list in one of those colours but I need to thin down my collection a little first. Be good to get back under 50, ha ha.

[@rodiow369]

The ML05 is a better buy, 38mm screw crown and sapphire, had mine for a few months now and only paid around £35 total bargain, great review but it should have been the ML05 in your review it's a better watch all round and yes probably the best field watch out there for the monies.

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@@rodiow369 That one does seem very good.

[@itsallrobbish]

Absolute bargain!

[@NCSheriff7]

Hamilton Expedition 37mm is better, very good bracelet, more versitale, better looking

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@NCSheriff7 ... and way more expensive.

[@Pierluigi_Di_Lorenzo]

'Better' is in the eye of the beholder. The ML07 with its smaller size and boxed crystal is definitely more authentic than the ML05 with its domed sapphire crystal.

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

Looks like a good watch to wear in hot weather...

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@syndicatedsatellite7288 Yeah definitely.

[@goldeye1958]

I have 38 mm with sapphire. Put on fkm rubber strap. Excellent work watch...oil exploration.

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@@goldeye1958 Nice 👍

[@jt.8144]

I have a chinese made IWC Mark XIII replica down to it being Automatic but chose mine as a STERILE model. Money well spent.

[@danishbhat7457]

How to buy one?

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@@danishbhat7457 All of the relevant links are in the video description.

[@BassJournal]

The glass is tastier than ml05, I wish it was 38 mm

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@BassJournal It does look good.

[@klstay]

For me the BERNY titanium series with sapphire similar to these for about the same price are a bit more appealing.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@klstay They are good too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3aUmpatgr-roaM

[@r377-g8w]

I really don't understand all the hype about this watch. The tandorio has sapphire automatic and the hands are much better

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@r377-g8w I've not checked that one. Also some prefer the sweeping quartz movements, as it keeps the thickness down too. Plus it makes for a good grab and go watch.

[@markoconnor3763]

4 beats per second quartz sweep hand is really cool. 100m and sterile watch (although I have the chevron below 12 O'clock and it looks cool). Lume is okay-ish but need to remember it's not a diver watch. I have Sapphire crystal. 38mm. It's amazing value and a great watch for its money.