Which is cheaper, the Laco Sydney or the Makydo 38?

At MSRP the Makydo 38 is the cheaper of the two at $354, against $620 for the Laco Sydney — a $266 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Sydney or the Makydo 38?

The Laco Sydney wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Makydo 38 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco Sydney or the Makydo 38?

The Makydo 38 is rated to 150m versus 50m for the Laco Sydney.

What movement does the Laco Sydney run compared to the Makydo 38?

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

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Laco SydneyvsMakydo Makydo 38

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Laco Sydney

861890

MSRP $620

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Makydo Makydo 38

MSRP $354

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At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sydney42mm

Makydo 3838mm

Power Reserve

Sydney—

Makydo 38—

Water Resistance

Sydney50m

Makydo 38150m

MSRP

Sydney$620

Makydo 38$354

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

42mm

38mm

Thickness

0mm

13.2mm

Lug Width

20mm

0mm

Water Resistance

50m

150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821A

Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$620

$354

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