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Maen Hudson 38 MK5vsSpinnaker Croft 39 GMT

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Hudson 38 MK5
MaenHudson 38 MK5
MSRP $719
Croft 39 GMT
SpinnakerCroft 39 GMT
MSRP $445

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hudson 38 MK538mm
Croft 39 GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Hudson 38 MK540h
Croft 39 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Hudson 38 MK5300m
Croft 39 GMT100m
MSRP
Hudson 38 MK5$719
Croft 39 GMT$445

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
M1.1.5
Red

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$719
$445

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Maen Hudson 38 MK5

The Maen Hudson 38 MK5 is praised for its wearable 38mm case, comfortable bracelet with micro-adjust, and 300m water resistance. Reviewers note improved finishing and a new sandblasted dial on the redesigned case, powered by the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offering a 68-hour power reserve. However, the lume is not very bright despite using X1 Super-LumiNova, and the brushing on the lugs clashes with the endlinks. Some find its overall presence too modest, lacking distinguishing character. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Hudson 38 MK5 for its competent build quality and comfortable wearability at its price point, though some desire more visual flair.

From video reviewers

The Maen M1.1.5 features a compact wear profile with a well-articulated bracelet and smooth finishing against the skin. The watch's use of the ETA2824 movement provides reliable accuracy. A potential drawback is the watch's bezel action, described as 'not the smoothest'.

Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its colorful design, NH34 GMT movement, and reasonable price, noting high-standard manufacturing on the case, bezel, and bracelet. One owner finds the 43mm case and 51mm lug-to-lug dimensions too large for the design, preferring a 39-40mm case size. A potential issue with the lume was noted by one user. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its attractive design and build quality at its price point, though sizing is a point of contention for some.

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