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Maen Hudson 38 MK5vsZelos Nova 37

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Hudson 38 MK5
MaenHudson 38 MK5
MSRP $719
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hudson 38 MK538mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Hudson 38 MK540h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Hudson 38 MK5300m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Hudson 38 MK5$719
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
11mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
M1.1.5
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$719
$899

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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'.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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