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Maen Hudson 38 MK5vsGalo Super200 Dark Edition

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Hudson 38 MK5
MaenHudson 38 MK5
MSRP $719
Super200 Dark Edition
GaloSuper200 Dark Edition
MSRP $488

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hudson 38 MK538mm
Super200 Dark Edition39mm
Power Reserve
Hudson 38 MK540h
Super200 Dark Edition42h
Water Resistance
Hudson 38 MK5300m
Super200 Dark Edition200m
MSRP
Hudson 38 MK5$719
Super200 Dark Edition$488

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Oil pressed, circular brushed (black)
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
M1.1.5
Black
Texture
Oil pressed
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$719
$488

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What people say

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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'.

Galo Super200 Dark Edition

Owners widely praise the Galo Super200 Dark Edition for its design and value, with one owner noting the Miyota 9039 movement and lume on the crown. Some community members observe its resemblance to other dive watches, and one owner finds the "3" marker disrupts the dial layout, though an alternative dial is available. Overall, owners rate the Galo Super200 Dark Edition highly for its perceived value and distinct design elements.

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