Very good and fair-minded review. I have a Militado ML105 myself and am quite keen on the watch for all of the reasons you outlined in the video. The "sweep" of this Seiko quartz movement has also made me forget (at moments) that it isn't an automatic watch, which we have seemingly experienced in common. The bead blasted finishing of the case and the case design itself are excellent. 100mm water resistance and a sapphire crystal make this a grab and go watch that I don't need to fret about. I'm very pleased to have it on my wrist. I will add that while the Militado ML105 is often compared with the Hamilton Field Khaki (and for good reason) both watches draw heavily on the mil-spec (MIL-3818B) Benrus DTU-2A/P watch that was issued to American soldiers in Vietnam. My only niggle (a slight one) is I wish the hands were just a little bit wider. I have zero regrets about this purchase.
good review, the Militado is a high quality watch, if it said Hamilton on the dial it would cost 500 dollars or more, but a Chinese micro brand did the job for 45 dollars, and that is something that Snobs cannot stand, someone who told me day when the quartz Hamilton is better over the Militado, enough for it to cost 450 dollars more. It's just Snobs and market speculation. Thanks for your video, it makes many things clear, it is logical that the Snobs want to bite you, they can't stand the fact that they paid more for an inferior product, just because of the brand.
I’m not here to tell people what watch is better than the other. My goal is to show off the watch I have in hand and compare it to what I’ve handled before. Both watches are great, but one clearly is the better deal
Just wanted to add my two cents, I don’t own either watch but I do own homage watches from other brands. And for me personally, I don’t get much joy out of homages anymore. I want the history of the brand and these homage brands really lack any type of soul for me. But nothing wrong with them if you enjoy them. Nowadays you can buy a homage to almost any watch. You could also get a cheaper field style watch than the miltado, so I wouldn’t call people watch snobs just because they might want the real deal.
The Militado watch looks nice and Militado would be smart to charge an additional $10 or $15 for the watch by simply applying a good comfortable strap that provides the better feel around the wrist. Manufacturer such as this watch maker can start thinking out of the box in which if they tag a few extra dollars by applying said better quality strap then the additional few dollars many consumers may find it logical to pay said extra dollars. There is always time to buy low quality cheaper things but with a few extra dollars spent most will find that the ‘ extra cost ‘ goes a long way…
Owning one now and I have to say it even got better: Drilled Lugs now and great straps: Their green canvas leather strap is excellent, their green NATO is super. Very happy with both watch and accessories. And we talk about a 45 USD watch!
I have that watch from Militado with the sterile logo and it´s awesome, in fact I sold my Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical after getting this watch. It solves the issue (in my mind) of the water resistance because it has 100m of water resistance and I always hat some doubts because of the movement in my Hamilton after reading some reviews and warnings mentioning the possible issues with longevity and higher strain on the main spring because of the 80 hours of power reserve. I don´t know if those things are true or not, but they had their effect on me leaving me a bit concerned when I was watching my wrist with the Hamilton. The vh31 movement is truly great, it gives the accuracy of quartz with the nicely sweeping seconds hand. I also have a Nomos Club Campus which needs winding every day and one watch less to wind with accurate time to set my mechanical watches from time to time is also nice to have. The sterile dial has something very puristic for me and it feels nice to have a well proportioned dial without the need of letters mentioning the company making the watch. The colour of Militados steel on my watch is a bit lighter compared to the Hamilton, but besides that and the missing logo on the dial and the crown they are basically identical. Oh, and the price of course. Here in Germany the Hamilton costs about 500-600€ new, the Militado was about 1/12 of that. Amazing! But I found one issue to be particularly annoying with this watch. The lug holes are closer to the case on the militado which results in some nato straps not fitting proberly on the watch. I wanted to fit it with the original Hamilton Nato strap but its too thick because of the leather accents to get it on and even after removing the springbars and reinstalling them to get the strap on the watch it doesn´t fit. It didn´t take long after installing the strap that way until one springbar exploded on me... The solution would either be to use thinner nato straps - that works very well - or to try curved springbars. Anyway, thanks for the review :)
Congrats on the purchase. It’s true the spring bars are closer to the case compared to the Hamilton. Fortunately the straps I have all fit, but I get what you mean. I hate it when that space doesn’t clear the strap
For me, having the the lug holes closer to the case solves one of the major dislikes I have about the HKF. For me they have far too much of a gap when worn on a two-piece strap, which would limit me to using passthrough straps, such as NATOs. All my NATO straps (from various manufacturers) easily work on the Militado with room to spare, but none of mine are leather-trimmed like the Hamilton strap. I'm very pleased that Miltado reduced the gap.
Good review! Recently purchased this watch and I should say its a well executed homage of the HKF. May I add the non drilled lugs are more true to the fixed lug milspec field watches which is more authentic looking IMO. Also conpared to the HKF the lugs of Militado are closer so there are no obvious gaps when using standard 2 pc.straps. I agree the sweeping seconds hand movt.does not look like a quartz which this watch is. Finally the broad arrow logo at 12 is actually a British MoD logo which is kinda cool and gives it the vintage touch. Cheers!
Just ordered one. I hope Militado makes more homage military watches from WWII to present. Hopefully, more at 36mm - the perfect size for field watches.
Very cool on being sent another watch. Militado is low key putting out some great watches. Looking forward to the ML03 review. I never was interested in vintage watches, but these videos are slowly changing my mind. Thanks!
Nice review, this is really a no brainer for the money, i was looking at the rdunae version of this but the militado has far better specs, though i do wish it was 36mm, anyway great review and im subbed, cheers.
Ive the ET H0300 which is identical to this MLO5 less the sapphire crystal the H0300 has a mineral crystal... (A TOPIC FOR DIE HARD FIELDERS TO DISCUSS mineral or sapphire LOL )At the time i got the H0300 the ML05 wasnt about... Lume unless i put both together id say the same both ok... These are great homages for the money they are...GREAT REVIEW AND AWESOME STRAP SHOW !!! 😁
It’s interesting how easy it is for these brands to “homage” watches nowadays. It’s clear to everyone they do the bear minimum to avoid it being a copy. To me the line between homage and copy is very fine and in my mind these brands are almost all copies. Same goes for “homage” watches I own. They are pretty much rip offs to me. It’s fine, I just wish people would stop pretending they are respectfully homaging brands. Because that’s not true 😂 cheap cash grabs and everyone loves a good deal.
How do they compare to CWC and MWC military watches. Can’t afford either so looking for a good alternative. Anyone gives me a honest rundown I would be grateful as I’m suspicious of Far Eastern products!!!!
You have a thumbnail with a "Just buy this" visual mind swinger, a video title with a CAPITAL determiner that says THE alternative, and a watch on your wrist from the same company that, oh, happen to be another gift, yet have the audacity to claim that this is an impartial review. LOL... WOW... this industry needs to realign really.
@@HHWatchReviews Well, had you chosen not to name it an alternative nor to use the imperative form buy, perhaps we would've believed you. Let's be honest to ourselves; these videos are paid endorsements to create product publicity and raise demand. The watch might beat its rivals in certain aspects, and you have full right to do marketing for the brand, but let's please call things their right names: this isn't exactly a neutral review. It's marketing campaign. Cheers.
@@TheVovozelanothing he has said is incorrect so idk why you have your panties in a twist lol. I bought the same one with my own money, and I have the exact same conclusions. Sometimes I feel like comments like yours are actually the shill comments from swiss/swatch group companies who don't want to admit how overpriced their "luxury" offerings are when the Chinese can produce a finish as good for $50 lol
@@TheVovozelaYou speak for yourself. Using we, as you have in your reply, is presumptuous. Notice is provided at the beginning of the video that this is sponsored content. There has been been no attempt to hide or mislead. Insinuating that this content creator is dishonest publishing with an intent to deceive is not merited, IMO.
Wearing knockoff watches, of any kind, speaks volumes about the owner.. who are you? who are you pretending to be? Wear the real thing and be the real guy OK?
Got this today, blown away for less than 50$ shipped to Sweden 😊. Second watch with vh31 for me, this is awesome!
Very good and fair-minded review. I have a Militado ML105 myself and am quite keen on the watch for all of the reasons you outlined in the video. The "sweep" of this Seiko quartz movement has also made me forget (at moments) that it isn't an automatic watch, which we have seemingly experienced in common. The bead blasted finishing of the case and the case design itself are excellent. 100mm water resistance and a sapphire crystal make this a grab and go watch that I don't need to fret about. I'm very pleased to have it on my wrist. I will add that while the Militado ML105 is often compared with the Hamilton Field Khaki (and for good reason) both watches draw heavily on the mil-spec (MIL-3818B) Benrus DTU-2A/P watch that was issued to American soldiers in Vietnam. My only niggle (a slight one) is I wish the hands were just a little bit wider. I have zero regrets about this purchase.
good review, the Militado is a high quality watch, if it said Hamilton on the dial it would cost 500 dollars or more, but a Chinese micro brand did the job for 45 dollars, and that is something that Snobs cannot stand, someone who told me day when the quartz Hamilton is better over the Militado, enough for it to cost 450 dollars more.
It's just Snobs and market speculation.
Thanks for your video, it makes many things clear, it is logical that the Snobs want to bite you, they can't stand the fact that they paid more for an inferior product, just because of the brand.
I’m not here to tell people what watch is better than the other. My goal is to show off the watch I have in hand and compare it to what I’ve handled before. Both watches are great, but one clearly is the better deal
Just wanted to add my two cents, I don’t own either watch but I do own homage watches from other brands. And for me personally, I don’t get much joy out of homages anymore. I want the history of the brand and these homage brands really lack any type of soul for me. But nothing wrong with them if you enjoy them. Nowadays you can buy a homage to almost any watch. You could also get a cheaper field style watch than the miltado, so I wouldn’t call people watch snobs just because they might want the real deal.
The Militado watch looks nice and Militado would be smart to charge an additional $10 or $15 for the watch by simply applying a good comfortable strap that provides the better feel around the wrist. Manufacturer such as this watch maker can start thinking out of the box in which if they tag a few extra dollars by applying said better quality strap then the additional few dollars many consumers may find it logical to pay said extra dollars. There is always time to buy low quality cheaper things but with a few extra dollars spent most will find that the ‘ extra cost ‘ goes a long way…
That is why when I can spend the dollars I prefer to buy San Martin automatic watches which I have around 7 at an average price of $230 to $250
Плюс нужно подумать над другими цветами циферблата. )
What the hell that thing is beautiful, this is the perfect work watch
Owning one now and I have to say it even got better: Drilled Lugs now and great straps: Their green canvas leather strap is excellent, their green NATO is super. Very happy with both watch and accessories. And we talk about a 45 USD watch!
I have that watch from Militado with the sterile logo and it´s awesome, in fact I sold my Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical after getting this watch. It solves the issue (in my mind) of the water resistance because it has 100m of water resistance and I always hat some doubts because of the movement in my Hamilton after reading some reviews and warnings mentioning the possible issues with longevity and higher strain on the main spring because of the 80 hours of power reserve. I don´t know if those things are true or not, but they had their effect on me leaving me a bit concerned when I was watching my wrist with the Hamilton. The vh31 movement is truly great, it gives the accuracy of quartz with the nicely sweeping seconds hand. I also have a Nomos Club Campus which needs winding every day and one watch less to wind with accurate time to set my mechanical watches from time to time is also nice to have. The sterile dial has something very puristic for me and it feels nice to have a well proportioned dial without the need of letters mentioning the company making the watch. The colour of Militados steel on my watch is a bit lighter compared to the Hamilton, but besides that and the missing logo on the dial and the crown they are basically identical. Oh, and the price of course. Here in Germany the Hamilton costs about 500-600€ new, the Militado was about 1/12 of that. Amazing!
But I found one issue to be particularly annoying with this watch. The lug holes are closer to the case on the militado which results in some nato straps not fitting proberly on the watch. I wanted to fit it with the original Hamilton Nato strap but its too thick because of the leather accents to get it on and even after removing the springbars and reinstalling them to get the strap on the watch it doesn´t fit. It didn´t take long after installing the strap that way until one springbar exploded on me...
The solution would either be to use thinner nato straps - that works very well - or to try curved springbars.
Anyway, thanks for the review :)
Congrats on the purchase. It’s true the spring bars are closer to the case compared to the Hamilton. Fortunately the straps I have all fit, but I get what you mean. I hate it when that space doesn’t clear the strap
For me, having the the lug holes closer to the case solves one of the major dislikes I have about the HKF. For me they have far too much of a gap when worn on a two-piece strap, which would limit me to using passthrough straps, such as NATOs. All my NATO straps (from various manufacturers) easily work on the Militado with room to spare, but none of mine are leather-trimmed like the Hamilton strap. I'm very pleased that Miltado reduced the gap.
Good review! Recently purchased this watch and I should say its a well executed homage of the HKF. May I add the non drilled lugs are more true to the fixed lug milspec field watches which is more authentic looking IMO. Also conpared to the HKF the lugs of Militado are closer so there are no obvious gaps when using standard 2 pc.straps. I agree the sweeping seconds hand movt.does not look like a quartz which this watch is. Finally the broad arrow logo at 12 is actually a British MoD logo which is kinda cool and gives it the vintage touch. Cheers!
Broad arrow is a welcome visual detail on a relatively simple or plain military or field watch.
They do drilled lugs now actually 😊
Just ordered one. I hope Militado makes more homage military watches from WWII to present. Hopefully, more at 36mm - the perfect size for field watches.
I received today my ml05 and the lug holes are drilled. Nice surprise.
That’s great news. Thanks for sharing
@@HHWatchReviews it's really wonderful. I can't imagine it costed only 56 $ with the shippment to Poland. The quality is great.
@ildefons3k540 For sure and with the drilled lugs, it’s an even better deal now
Great review. Its great that there are new 38mm field watch options.
Thank you and I agree. I wouldn’t mind 36mm field watches too
Very cool on being sent another watch. Militado is low key putting out some great watches. Looking forward to the ML03 review. I never was interested in vintage watches, but these videos are slowly changing my mind. Thanks!
Thanks buddy! Militado is definitely coming out with some great watches. I also appreciate that they listen to feedback.
Just received my ML-05 and they have updated the watch with drilled lugs.
Great view. Looks like a solid brand. I wish there was a date option. Also, like you said, would be nice to have drilled lugs.
Nice review, this is really a no brainer for the money, i was looking at the rdunae version of this but the militado has far better specs, though i do wish it was 36mm, anyway great review and im subbed, cheers.
Hi. Kinda wondering if this would be too big for a ladies.
Excellent review and price.
Nice review and will be buying one.
Ive the ET H0300 which is identical to this MLO5 less the sapphire crystal the H0300 has a mineral crystal... (A TOPIC FOR DIE HARD FIELDERS TO DISCUSS mineral or sapphire LOL )At the time i got the H0300 the ML05 wasnt about... Lume unless i put both together id say the same both ok... These are great homages for the money they are...GREAT REVIEW AND AWESOME STRAP SHOW !!! 😁
Thank you 😊
Just ordered the pvd one 👍🏼
Nice!
I don't see your version with arrow on dial anymore :( only in black pvd ...
I just bought this and it's got drilled lug holes.
I just received mine and it does not have drilled lugs. ordered 6/3 from aliex and received 6/11, wished it had drilled lugs.
Water resistant?
100m
@@HHWatchReviews o yeahhh. I am glad to read that. I want Buy it
They have lug holes now. At least the sterile dial version that I have
are you talking about the militado ml05? it has drilled lugs now? that would be nice.
I got mine a week ago. Yes, they have ml05 with drill lugs now. @@CharlesAngelucci-sk8oz
Amei todas as bolsas lindas e de muito bom gosto.Parabens #mamacoo 😘😘
It’s interesting how easy it is for these brands to “homage” watches nowadays. It’s clear to everyone they do the bear minimum to avoid it being a copy. To me the line between homage and copy is very fine and in my mind these brands are almost all copies. Same goes for “homage” watches I own. They are pretty much rip offs to me. It’s fine, I just wish people would stop pretending they are respectfully homaging brands. Because that’s not true 😂 cheap cash grabs and everyone loves a good deal.
You do know that this field watch design isn’t original to Hamilton, right?
How do they compare to CWC and MWC military watches. Can’t afford either so looking for a good alternative. Anyone gives me a honest rundown I would be grateful as I’m suspicious of Far Eastern products!!!!
Is it really waterproof? Any tests?
Went white water rafting today with mine it’s working just fine.
How the hell is this under $100????
I know right!
What's the size of your wrist?
7 inches
Whats your wrist size sir?
7 inches
what's the stap at 4:00 ??
It’s a Hadley-Roma cordura strap.
holbensfinewatchbands.com/products/hadley-roma-ms-850-cordura-black
You have a thumbnail with a "Just buy this" visual mind swinger, a video title with a CAPITAL determiner that says THE alternative, and a watch on your wrist from the same company that, oh, happen to be another gift, yet have the audacity to claim that this is an impartial review. LOL... WOW... this industry needs to realign really.
My opinion about the watch would have been the same even if I had paid for it. Whether it’s paid, a loaner, or free, my reviews stay impartial.
@@HHWatchReviews Well, had you chosen not to name it an alternative nor to use the imperative form buy, perhaps we would've believed you. Let's be honest to ourselves; these videos are paid endorsements to create product publicity and raise demand. The watch might beat its rivals in certain aspects, and you have full right to do marketing for the brand, but let's please call things their right names: this isn't exactly a neutral review. It's marketing campaign. Cheers.
@@TheVovozelanothing he has said is incorrect so idk why you have your panties in a twist lol.
I bought the same one with my own money, and I have the exact same conclusions.
Sometimes I feel like comments like yours are actually the shill comments from swiss/swatch group companies who don't want to admit how overpriced their "luxury" offerings are when the Chinese can produce a finish as good for $50 lol
@@TheVovozelaYou speak for yourself. Using we, as you have in your reply, is presumptuous. Notice is provided at the beginning of the video that this is sponsored content. There has been been no attempt to hide or mislead. Insinuating that this content creator is dishonest publishing with an intent to deceive is not merited, IMO.
Nice Infomercial for a Commie watch.
Pass.
Wearing knockoff watches, of any kind, speaks volumes about the owner.. who are you? who are you pretending to be?
Wear the real thing and be the real guy OK?