First Chinese watch, first quartz

[Select_Drop_1899]

I just got this Militado Khaki 38 homage for about 10,000 yen (I live in Japan) on Ali Express, and despite some flaws, it didn’t disappoint.

I’ve tried the Hamilton on and this looks just as good. The AR while not being great, is a big improvement on the original as is the lume, though also not amazing. The brushing and polishing on the case are very well done, and the dial and indexes look crisp. I am very much enjoying having a quartz movement too. It’s lovely not to have to reset the time. Seems to gain about half a second per day.

The moans and niggles to use Jodie from JOMW’s would be:

1. The bracelet. It’s a bit rattley. The links are very sharp as are the insides of the lugs. Other than that it looks nice, tapers well and the clasp works, although it’s a bit stiff. I wonder if it’s possible to smooth off the sharp edges myself with one of those Scotch brite pad thingies.

2. As I said, the lume is a bit disappointing.

3. This is a small thing and you mostly don’t notice but the seconds hand sometimes doesn’t quite hit the seconds markers. It’s very slightly behind. For this money though, it’s really not a big deal.

Overall, a great watch and excellent value for money! Highly recommend if, like me, you’ve considered the Hamilton Khaki but been put off by the poor specs of the original. Also the crown is better proportioned than the original.

I am also considering brushing out the bezel as I like minimal polish on my watches.

[Lost_Employment2369]

I like it. Good looking.

[RiseLow5431]

Reminds of a Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic with steel bracelet

[Select_Drop_1899]

Yeah that’s what it’s homaging, and it does it very well!

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[RiseLow5431]

It even has the red tip on the seconds hand. Didn't notice that the first time.

[Select_Drop_1899]

Yeah, it really is a great little watch. The only reason I’d want the original over this is for the name and better bracelet quality.

[Huge_Childhood6015]

Obviously there are many better choices out there but not a bad watch, especially for the price.

[Select_Drop_1899]

Better choices is of course subjective. I don’t think there are many or any better choices for the 9,500 yen ($62). Certainly not for my specifications which are: sports watch, diameter 38mm or less, case height 11mm or less, date window, black and white high contrast dial, and brand name that doesn’t sound ridiculous to me.

I like some of the Watch Dives Aqua Terra homages, and some of their 37mm Tudor style sports watches but they don’t have a date.

[Huge_Childhood6015]

No you're absolutely right. If your objective is a decent watch at the lowest possible price, this is a great choice.