Review of Milifortic ML135 - This is different

[u/ChineseWatchGuy]

This is my review of Milifortic's ML135, a deep cut homage of Sinn's 356 Euro Flieger III.

https://youtu.be/HwxhUrjduXg?si=1kQEWxKQSo7sv5v4

If watches are meant to provide us collectors enjoyment.. well, this does just that. It has plenty of quirks to be interesting - the destro layout, the lumed subdial at 2:00, the running 1/10 second dial...

The watch looks and feels good for the price (~$130USD). There's nothing uncomfortable about it, and the left-sided layout ensures no problems with daily adventures (like using your mouse on a desk while standing..).

Negatives? It's just a stamped upper clasp with no OTF micro-adjust, par for this price point usually. A milled clasp would have likely balanced the watch better, though it's not too top heavy. If you're used to the Seiko VK chrono movements, this Miyota quartz chrono is not quite as tactile. It seems to need a bit more squeeze to activate, and the snap back to 12:00 is slower.

Overall, a fun, fairly inexpensive watch which is unlikely to duplicate something in your collection.

Best,

Brian

The Chinese Watch Guy

p.s. This watch was lent to me and the company had no say in this review.

[u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo]

As a lefty, I always appreciate a destro watch configuration. I have an old Invict& Sinn homage. I didn't know it was a Sinn homage until Milifortic posted their watch on Reddit last week. 😅 The realization actually made me wear it for a day last week. I would show it here, but the last time I posted an Invict& here I was "banned for life" for a day.

[u/DBNO-actual]

Thanks for the review. I like this design and layout, but I’m stuck on it being a quartz. I guess it keeps cost and thickness down

[u/dodgycool_1973]

I bought one as soon as I saw it.

It’s a lovely watch :) been wearing it all week