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S089 began with fluororubber straps. Green and black — traces left by the wild. Resilient, weatherproof, unshaken by rain or wear. The mark of a climber who earns every step through time and terrain.

For S089's new colorways, we wanted to continue the story.

Desert red is fire.
Like the searing horizon between the dunes, where heat blurs into light. The crocodile-embossed grain rises and falls like sand rippled by wind — fierce, yet patient. The calm of someone who has walked through the hottest hour and never lost their pace.

Cream white is stillness.
Like the warm fade of an old photograph, a memory softened by time. The suppleness of leather tempers the cold of steel — quietly vintage, quietly steady. Nothing loud, just something worth staying with.

To conquer the wild is only half the journey. The rest is finding your own rhythm between fire and stillness.

If you like vintage style watches and are also into Jump Hour movements, then this could be the one for you.

Heres the link to the watch and my review.

https://miliforticwatch.com/en-uk/products/mf-r088-jump-hour-watch-38mm-minimalist-dress-automatic-wristwatch?sca\_ref=9686850.wp4DtRIUwLO

https://youtu.be/njP9et9k3Sg

I received this watch for free to review. But, as always that doesn't change how I review the watch. I always keep it 100% honest, no matter what. I point out both the positives and negatives with every watch I review. Whether that be a loan piece, discounted, or even free. Sometimes that means that brands won't send me anymore watches, if they don't like the review... But my opinion and more importantly, my reputation can't be bought. That's partly why I named my channel 'Honest Watch Reviews'. Not only to make sure that I hold myself to that standard, but that I know my viewers definitely will do too.

First impressions

I own just about every major Sub homage - Sugess, Cronos, San Martin, Watchdives, and Steeldive - in multiple movement options, including the PT5000 and NH35.

After handling all of them, the Milifortic stands above the rest.

The first thing that stands out is how thin the midcase and rehaut are. The overall case proportions are very close to, if not identical to, the Sugess, but the execution is cleaner. The bezel is exceptionally smooth with zero side-to-side or vertical play, giving it a much more premium feel. And as a bonus, it doesn't have "Seaman" printed on the dial.

Bracelet fit is another highlight. The SEL tolerances are outstanding. Shining an LED behind the lugs reveals no light whatsoever on three of the four lugs, and only about half a hair's width on the fourth. That's among the tightest fitments I've seen on any homage.

The bracelet also has zero lateral movement in the end links, with no clicking or shifting when pulling or pushing hard on them. The use of female end links is another welcome touch, allowing the bracelet to articulate and wear more comfortably on a wider range of wrist sizes.

The shallow rehaut also proves an important point: you don't have to settle for a deep tunnel rehaut just because you're using an NH35. With proper case design, the NH35 can look every bit as refined as more expensive movements and case geometry.

Pros

• Outstanding overall refinement

• Excellent case proportions

• Thin, shallow rehaut

• Tight, precise bezel with no play

• Exceptional SEL fitment

• Solid bracelet with zero end-link movement

• Female end links for improved comfort

Cons

• The clasp. It's perfectly functional, but this watch deserves an on-the-fly or Glidelock-style clasp like the Sugess.

Add that, and this would easily be a 10/10.

After months of anticipation, we’re excited to announce that the new S089 Red Desert and Cream dial versions are officially available today.

First, we want to sincerely thank our community members for sharing their ideas and feedback. These new designs are the result of a shared passion and pursuit of better watchmaking.

At Milifortic, we are always pushing the boundaries of craftsmanship. Building on the success of the S089 series, we paid special attention to every detail — especially the hour markers.

Take a closer look, and you’ll notice the numbers and triangular markers have a strong three-dimensional and architectural feel. This is achieved through carefully polished rounded edges, creating a smooth visual experience from every angle without looking harsh or distracting.

We are confident in our craftsmanship. Among Chinese watch brands, we believe Milifortic stands in the first tier — and we welcome you to compare.

For our Reddit community, we’re offering an exclusive $18 early bird discount.

Early Bird Period: July 23 – August 6

How to join:

1. Upvote this post.
2. Leave a comment — tell us which dial you prefer: Red Desert or Cream? Or share your thoughts on strap combinations and what pairing you think would look best.

After commenting, please contact me to receive your exclusive early bird coupon.

Thank you for being part of the Milifortic journey. 🙌

Following the success of the S089 (two batches sold out within half a year), we decided to introduce more dial colour options. This red is our first choice — it is actually the dial from the Alpinist Australia Limited Edition. According to Seiko, the dial is inspired by the red desert of the Australian Outback. The “Red Desert” lies in the heart of the Northern Territory. Under prolonged intense sunlight, the rocks undergo oxidation, forming reddish compounds that adhere to the soil particles. From a distance, it looks as though the ground is covered in red sand, and the effect is especially striking at sunrise or sunset.

The S089 Red Desert is about to launch this week— please stay tuned for updates.

The Seiko Alpinist suffer from a noticeably misaligned internal bezel. This issue is not limited to the Alpinist I purchased; it has also been reported by many other owners.

In practice, a certain degree of misalignment is difficult to avoid. The main reason is that the rotational center of the internal bezel does not perfectly coincide with the center of the hand pinion. These two centers cannot remain completely identical because the bezel requires a small amount of radial and axial clearance between itself and the surrounding track in order to rotate. As a result, radial forces can cause slight positional movement in the internal bezel.

With the S089, we made targeted improvements to minimize this issue. As shown in the photos, the alignment of our internal bezel is more precise than that of the Alpinist.

During the design process, we adjusted the gear-meshing depth to improve stability. We also introduced multiple rounds of quality-control inspections for the internal bezel, ensuring that it is sufficiently round and that the N, S, W, and E markings are positioned with a high level of accuracy.

The final result is a watch we are genuinely satisfied with. Our pursuit of better craftsmanship never stops.