Today, the watch I have brought is something I can confidently say is a mistake from China. Hello, this is Jun from Prime Time. Today, I have prepared a watch for you. In our last collaboration with AliExpress, we reviewed the Pagani PRX, and while preparing that video, I purchased a watch from AliExpress. The watch I will review today is the one displayed behind me. This watch is very similar to the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical model. However, it comes with an absurd price and unbelievable specifications. There were several reasons why I wanted to take a look at it, and I will gradually explain those. Let's first examine the essence of this watch. The essence of this watch is rooted in the GG-W-113 model.

The GG-W-113 is quite complex. This is a military watch, which means its origin is as a military watch. It was used by the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, specifically the GG-W-113 model. The U.S. Air Force distributes specifications to manufacturers to create similar watches for supply. In fact, Hamilton was one of the companies that produced watches for the U.S. Air Force at that time. The modern reinterpretation of this watch, with a slightly larger size, is the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical model. 

Furthermore, the GG-W-113 can be produced by anyone. It's a watch that anyone can make because the specifications used by the U.S. military in the past are no longer in production. As a result, there are many watch brands that create watches based on the GG-W-113. This watch is one of those brands, and it meets the quality standards of the original.

To be honest, I don't really wear it, but I think it somewhat falls into the category of meeting certain needs, so I brought it out. This watch is from a rather unfamiliar brand called Milita. The Milita watch has a size very similar to the Khaki Field, with a diameter of 38mm. The lug width is 47.5mm, and the thickness is 10.5mm. It features a sapphire crystal, but it's not a flat crystal; it has a double-curved crystal. The bottom and top surfaces both curve, creating a bulging shape in the center, which is what we refer to as a double-curved crystal. The sapphire crystal is equipped with an anti-reflective coating, known as AR coating, and from what I've seen, it also has a fingerprint-resistant coating.

It seems that fingerprints do not smudge easily on this. Normally, sapphire crystals tend to attract fingerprints, but it seems that this one has an anti-fingerprint coating. Although it is not specified in the specifications, it appears to have this coating. Typically, field watches are designed with a water resistance of 50 meters as a standard, but this one supports 100 meters. We often think, how can we trust a Chinese product from a company we've never heard of, like Milita? However, it has a screw-down crown and a twist case back. Considering just these two features, I think it has been designed to perform better than expected. If I ever have the chance to test this watch in water, I will definitely do so. Now, let's talk about the movement. It is equipped with the VH31 movement, which features a sweeping second hand.

However, you shouldn't expect an automatic or mechanical watch because of the quartz movement. The sweeping second hand moves in increments, which makes the movement a bit slower. While it is slow, it does not tick one second at a time like a regular quartz watch. In that regard, it can give a more luxurious and vintage feel. In the past, there were 4-beat and 3-beat watches, so from that perspective, I can say that this watch is very well made. Additionally, although it is not mentioned in the specifications, as far as I know, the basic battery life of the VH31 is two years. This is because it uses a sweeping second hand, which consumes quite a bit of battery. Therefore, this aspect is significant.

One of the drawbacks is that the battery needs to be replaced every two years. However, it still feels a bit more high-end compared to a regular coach watch. The watch is made of stainless steel, and it is quite heavy—heavier than expected. Despite being a quartz watch, it has a substantial weight and a matte finish. The metal hardware attached to the NATO strap matches the body color. Typically, this is not done because brands usually do not match colors to cut costs. When a brand makes a watch, they usually have a generic NATO strap that can be used across multiple models. The metal keeper on that NATO strap, similar to a buckle, is not designed specifically for one watch but is used universally across various watches from that brand.

So usually, we apply a brushed pattern treatment to these, and I matched the colors of the crown as well. There are various colors and types available. Some do not have logos, while others have an arrow logo or a Milita logo. I purchased the one with the arrow. As for the hands, they are in a matte white color. The arrow on the dial and the luminescent hands use what is referred to as ten color. This luminescent material has the ten color luminescence. It is said that the luminescence specification uses Super Luminova. The term Super Luminova refers to a brand name, while Super Room is a similar grade to Super Luminova.

Since the term Lumi Nova cannot be used, it's referred to as Super Loom. However, I tested it, and it doesn't seem to be Super Loom. The reason is that, in terms of durability, the longevity is very short. So, I don't think it qualifies. If you look at the review we did a long time ago during the development of the TV, particularly for the GG-W-113, you'll see Timex and Hamilton watches. It's appropriate to compare this with Timex because they are in a similar price range. In the case of Timex, when you press the crown, the light turns on, making it very easy to read the time in low-light environments. However, Timex is quite noisy. As for the price, if you buy a Timex, you should expect to pay around $70. But it has an alloy case, not a stainless steel case.

The regular price is $44. If you convert that to Korean won, it’s less than 60,000 won, which is really an unbelievable price for the specs it offers. They provide a two-year warranty. So, are there any downsides? Yes, there are some downsides. Why wouldn’t there be? There’s a small defect in the printing that isn’t easily visible to the naked eye, but if you look closely, you can see it, and it shows up in photos as well. So, it’s right to ask for an exchange. I’m letting you know that such defects can occur. Other than that, there aren’t any glaringly bad points. There’s nothing particularly wrong, although the strap is a bit stiff. However, if it were too soft due to being made of nylon, it would move around on your wrist. So, it’s better to have a bit of stiffness.

It seems that it is indeed a matter of stiffness, and therefore, it would be correct to say that it is a mistake on China's part. However, Milton and Kaki are very similar. Nevertheless, the fundamental nature of the standard dial itself, which is GG W-1 3, is the same for both this watch and others. It's not about justifying it, but rather acknowledging that the core is indeed GG-123. So, this is an absurd specification. In any case, I think it would be hard to find a watch with such specifications in the 50,000 won range. For example, Timex uses acrylic, and moreover, its price is even higher than this one. No matter how bright it gets, what does it matter? It's too noisy. If you go to a camping site, the surrounding environment is loud, right? At night, when you’re trying to sleep, birds are chirping and you can hear animals walking around.

However, this one comes out through that sound. It's much better.

중국의 실수!? 말도 안 되는 극강의 스펙, 38mm 직경의 밀리터리 시계 "밀리타도" MILITADO ML05 (GG-W-113) 리뷰 [프라임타임]

중국의 실수!? 말도 안 되는 극강의 스펙, 38mm 직경의 밀리터리 시계 "밀리타도" MILITADO ML05 (GG-W-113) 리뷰 [프라임타임]

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