Which is cheaper, the Laco BELL X-1 or the Makydo 38?

At MSRP the Makydo 38 is the cheaper of the two at $354, against $650 for the Laco BELL X-1 — a $296 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco BELL X-1 or the Makydo 38?

The Laco BELL X-1 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Makydo 38 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Laco BELL X-1 run compared to the Makydo 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco BELL X-1 uses the Miyota 821A and the Makydo 38 uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Laco BELL X-1vsMakydo Makydo 38

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

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Laco BELL X-1

861907

MSRP $650

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Makydo Makydo 38

MSRP $354

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At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

BELL X-142mm

Makydo 3838mm

Power Reserve

BELL X-1—

Makydo 38—

Water Resistance

BELL X-1—

Makydo 38150m

MSRP

BELL X-1$650

Makydo 38$354

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

42mm

38mm

Thickness

12.25mm

13.2mm

Water Resistance

—

150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821A

Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$354

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