Which is cheaper, the Laco Birmingham 36 or the Makydo 38?

At MSRP the Makydo 38 is the cheaper of the two at $354, against $460 for the Laco Birmingham 36 — a $106 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Birmingham 36 or the Makydo 38?

The Makydo 38 wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Laco Birmingham 36 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Laco Birmingham 36 run compared to the Makydo 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco Birmingham 36 uses the Miyota 821A and the Makydo 38 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Laco Birmingham 36vsMakydo Makydo 38

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Laco Birmingham 36

861801

MSRP $460

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Makydo Makydo 38

MSRP $354

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At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Birmingham 3636mm

Makydo 3838mm

Power Reserve

Birmingham 36—

Makydo 38—

Water Resistance

Birmingham 36—

Makydo 38150m

MSRP

Birmingham 36$460

Makydo 38$354

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

36mm

38mm

Thickness

12mm

13.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

43.5mm

0mm

Water Resistance

—

150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821A

Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$460

$354

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