Is the Seiko VH31 movement good?

Yes. It is a reliable Japanese quartz movement known for its sweeping seconds hand, which ticks about four times a second. It is accurate and needs only a battery change every couple of years.

Can I swim with this watch?

It is rated 5 bar, which covers rain, handwashing and splashes. Do not swim or dive with it, and avoid pressing the crown underwater.

What size wrist does it fit?

The strap is about 21 inches long and 20 to 24 mm wide at the lugs, so it fits most wrists with room to spare. Check the lug width before buying a replacement strap.

Does it come with a battery?

Yes, the battery is included and the watch arrives running. A jeweler can replace it when it runs down.

How does it compare with an automatic field watch?

It is more accurate and needs no winding, and the sweeping hand gives a similar look. Automatics usually offer better water resistance and a more premium feel at higher cost.

Where is the Homage Military Watch for Seiko Vh31 cheapest?

At AliExpress, for $58.22, as of our latest check.

Homage Military Watch for Seiko Vh31

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Homage Military Watch for Seiko Vh31

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Our take on the Homage Military Watch for Seiko Vh31

A field-style quartz watch built around the Seiko VH31 sweeping-seconds movement, which ticks four times a second for a smooth, mechanical-like sweep. The stainless steel case is 40 to 44 mm wide and 14 mm thick, with Hardlex glass, Arabic numerals and 5 bar water resistance. It suits buyers who want a rugged military look and a smooth quartz sweep without paying automatic-watch money. Against automatic field watches it is thinner on maintenance and more accurate, but the rubber strap, 14 mm thickness and 5 bar rating are modest next to rivals with sapphire and screw-down crowns.

Best forEveryday field-watch wearersBuyers who want a sweeping-seconds quartzOutdoor and casual useFirst mechanical-look watch on a budget

Pros

Seiko VH31 sweeping-seconds quartz is accurate and needs no winding
Stainless steel case with Hardlex glass
Arabic numerals and simple dial are easy to read
5 bar water resistance handles rain and splashes
Battery included and easy to swap

Cons

14 mm case is thick for a 40 to 44 mm field watch
Rubber strap feels basic next to leather or NATO options
5 bar rating is below the 10 bar common on field watches
Hardlex scratches more easily than sapphire
Homage styling rather than an original design

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What reviewers say

Owners of VH31-based watches praise the smooth sweeping seconds hand and the accurate, low-maintenance quartz movement. The common complaints are the thickness of the case and the quality of the stock strap.

What people mention

Seconds handPraisedOwners like the four-ticks-per-second sweep that mimics a mechanical watch.
AccuracyPraisedThe Seiko VH31 quartz movement keeps good time with no winding or servicing.
ThicknessCriticisedWearers say the 14 mm case sits tall and can catch on cuffs.
StrapCriticisedThe included rubber strap is described as stiff and basic.
GlassMixedHardlex resists shattering but shows scratches sooner than sapphire.

Specifications

Display Type: Arabic Numeral Markers
Case Thickness: 14mm
Band Width: 20 to 24 mm
Band Material Type: Rubber
Movement Origin: Jp(origin)
Battery Included: Yes
Case Shape: Round

Questions and answers

Is the Seiko VH31 movement good?: Yes. It is a reliable Japanese quartz movement known for its sweeping seconds hand, which ticks about four times a second. It is accurate and needs only a battery change every couple of years.
Can I swim with this watch?: It is rated 5 bar, which covers rain, handwashing and splashes. Do not swim or dive with it, and avoid pressing the crown underwater.
What size wrist does it fit?: The strap is about 21 inches long and 20 to 24 mm wide at the lugs, so it fits most wrists with room to spare. Check the lug width before buying a replacement strap.
Does it come with a battery?: Yes, the battery is included and the watch arrives running. A jeweler can replace it when it runs down.
How does it compare with an automatic field watch?: It is more accurate and needs no winding, and the sweeping hand gives a similar look. Automatics usually offer better water resistance and a more premium feel at higher cost.
Where is the Homage Military Watch for Seiko Vh31 cheapest?: At AliExpress, for $58.22, as of our latest check.

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Dial Window Material Type

Hardlex

Dial Diameter

40 to 44 mm

Water Resistance Depth

5Bar

Clasp Type

Leather Deployment Bucket

Band Length

21inch

Case Material

Stainless Steel

Movement

Quartz

Style

simple

Origin

Mainland China