Which is cheaper, the Lum-Tec Combat B72 or the Makydo 42?

At MSRP the Makydo 42 is the cheaper of the two at $355, against $595 for the Lum-Tec Combat B72 — a $240 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Lum-Tec Combat B72 or the Makydo 42?

The Lum-Tec Combat B72 wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Makydo 42 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Lum-Tec Combat B72 run compared to the Makydo 42?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Lum-Tec Combat B72 uses the Ronda 515 and the Makydo 42 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Lum-Tec Combat B72vsMakydo 42

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Lum-Tec Combat B72

MSRP $595

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MSRP $355

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At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Combat B7243mm

4242mm

Power Reserve

Combat B72—

42—

Water Resistance

Combat B72200m

42200m

MSRP

Combat B72$595

42$355

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Thickness

13.6mm

13.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

51.5mm

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Lug Width

22mm

27mm

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Ronda 515

Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$595

$355

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