Ikigai Watches Maru 200mvsIXDAO Bronze 39mm Automatic Dive Watch

Owners widely praise the Ikigai Maru 200m for its exceptionally good and fun lume, with one owner calling it the best in the microbrand sector. The 120-click bezel is described as feeling nice, and the caseback is considered awesome by one owner. The Ikigai Maru 200m features a Miyota 9039 automatic movement, 200m water resistance, and a 40mm case, retailing for $550. On balance, owners rate the Ikigai Maru 200m highly for its standout lume and engaging bezel action.

Owners praise the IXDAO Bronze 39mm Automatic Dive Watch for its dial aesthetics, with some appreciating the earth tones and resemblance to luxury dive watches, and others specifically liking the Chinese numeral variant. The 39mm case is noted as being manageable on smaller wrists due to its 47mm lug-to-lug measurement. Some owners express concern over the reliability of the PT5000 movement's keyless works, while others find the original strap to be of good quality. The design is seen as a missed opportunity by some, though the symbol and Cali dial are praised. Overall, owners appreciate the IXDAO Bronze 39mm Automatic Dive Watch for its unique dial options and wearability on smaller wrists, despite some reservations about the movement.