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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsMakydo Makydo 38

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

Makydo 38

Owners widely praise the Makydo 38 for its excellent finishing and comfortable wearability as a daily watch. The mosaic dial and leather watch roll are noted as distinctive inclusions. However, some question its value proposition at the stated price point, and one owner reported a negative customer service experience; opinion on the asymmetrical case shape is split, with some finding it interesting and classy while others are less convinced. Overall, owners rate the Makydo 38 highly for its finishing quality and practical daily-wear comfort, though pricing remains a point of contention in the community.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Makydo 3838mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Makydo 38
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Makydo 38150m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Makydo 38$354

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
0mm
Finish
Weathered
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
NH35
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$354
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