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Boldr Five-in-a-RowvsMakydo Makydo 38

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Boldr Five-in-a-Row

Owners widely praise Boldr's lightweight titanium cases, value, and suitability for outdoor or adventure use. The 38mm size is considered perfect by some, and the topographical dial on one variant offers fantastic depth with well-matched Old-Radium C3 lume. However, some owners report issues with customer service and perceived poor quality for the price, while others find the 14mm thickness chunky and the dial cluttered, impacting legibility. Accuracy averages around +15 seconds per day, though specific complications like a pulsometer and respiration timer are noted as accurate and useful on one variant. Overall, owners rate Boldr highly for its lightweight, functional design and value, despite some concerns about build quality and legibility.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Five-in-a-Row38mm
Makydo 3838mm
Power Reserve
Five-in-a-Row
Makydo 38
Water Resistance
Five-in-a-Row200m
Makydo 38150m
MSRP
Five-in-a-Row$399
Makydo 38$354

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Thickness
12.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Five In A Row I
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH35
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$354
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