Which is cheaper, the Draken Tugela or the Makydo Stellar Black 42?

At MSRP the Makydo Stellar Black 42 is the cheaper of the two at $237, against $453 for the Draken Tugela — a $216 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Draken Tugela or the Makydo Stellar Black 42?

The Draken Tugela is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Makydo Stellar Black 42.

What movement does the Draken Tugela run compared to the Makydo Stellar Black 42?

The Draken Tugela runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Makydo Stellar Black 42 runs a quartz (Miyota OS20).

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Draken TugelavsMakydo Stellar Black 42

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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Draken Tugela

MSRP $453

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Makydo Stellar Black 42

MSRP $237

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tugela42mm

Stellar Black 4242mm

Power Reserve

Tugela—

Stellar Black 42—

Water Resistance

Tugela300m

Stellar Black 4250m

MSRP

Tugela$453

Stellar Black 42$237

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Thickness

14mm

11.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

0mm

Lug Width

22mm

27mm

Water Resistance

300m

50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota OS20

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$453

$237

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