All in all it does exactly what I was hoping for. A very nice vintage field watch for under $100. The sweep second is a bit clunky (maybe 3 ticks per second instead of a usual 5 from an automatic watch) but still better than 1 per second. Overall looks great and the screw down crown is nice. Hopefully it is waterproof for swimming. Will report back on that. Biggest area for improvement would be the quality of the nylon NATO band which feels a bit like sandpaper. Also the anti-reflection coating definitely can improve. Read more

I started out really wishing Hamilton made a quartz Murph—something grab-and-go with that same classic field watch style. Spoiler: they don’t. But while searching for a decent alternative, I stumbled across the Militado ML08 VH31. This thing punches way above its weight. Every time I check the time, I’m impressed by how good it looks. It nails the vibe I was chasing—simple, legible, military-style design like the Murph, but with a quartz heart (Seiko VH31, smooth sweep). The 38mm size is perfect: comfortable, well-proportioned, and easy to wear. The finishing is better than expected at this price. Brushed case, solid-feeling crown, clean dial printing. For $90 (even though I know it can be found cheaper on other sites), the quality is hard to believe. I would’ve paid $500 for a Hamilton-branded quartz Murph—but this absolutely scratches that itch. The seller was great and shipping was quick. If you’re after a dependable, no-fuss field watch with classic looks and quartz convenience, this one’s worth every penny. Highly recommended. Read more

It is a unique combination of a dress watch and the field watch. Classy look, Seiko movement, affordable price, five starts. Easy. Read more

Solid watch all around. I bought this because Interstellar is one of my favorite movies and I have always wanted a Murph but I don’t have the moolah for that, so this fit the bill. It’s a beautiful watch, truly. I have gotten so many compliments on it after owing it for only a week. I love the 37mm size, it looks great on my 7.5” wrist. The metal band is super comfortable and easy to adjust and I like how it has 5 micro adjustment points rather than 3 like all the other metal bands. A sapphire crystal at this price is amazing and it’s a beautiful crystal. I haven’t had a change to test the water resistance but it has held up to washing hands and that’s about it. I bought a black leather band to really seal the Murph look and it looks great! Solid watch. 5/5 all day Read more

Great timepiece. These Chinese homage watches get better by the day. I used to be what was considered a watch snob, only interested in the expensive Swiss names, until I came to the realization I was paying for status marketing. This is a great everyday piece. Read more