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Maen Mahjong 36vsPraesidus Service Watch

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Mahjong 36
MaenMahjong 36
MSRP $899
Service Watch
PraesidusService Watch
MSRP $259

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mahjong 3636mm
Service Watch42mm
Power Reserve
Mahjong 3640h
Service Watch40h
Water Resistance
Mahjong 3650m
Service Watch100m
MSRP
Mahjong 36$899
Service Watch$259

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
11.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
MHV.03
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$259

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What people say

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Maen Mahjong 36

Owners widely appreciate the Maen Mahjong 36 for its quality and wearability, with some finding the green sunburst dial a subtle and fitting homage to its theme and the price reasonable. However, a segment of the community finds the design too understated for its thematic inspiration, preferring a more pronounced lacquered dial. On balance, owners rate the Maen Mahjong 36 highly for its impressive quality and wearability at its price point.

Praesidus Service Watch

Owners widely praise the Praesidus Service Watch for its 38mm size and solid build quality, with the domed crystal providing vintage distortion and the unbranded dial appealing to history enthusiasts. However, owners report jumpy hand sensitivity when setting the time. One owner experienced a scratchy crown and a noisy rotor on their DD-45, which persisted after warranty service and eventually led to the crown locking mid-way. Concerns about slow customer service and a negative reputation for Praesidus's support are also noted by owners. On balance, owners appreciate the vintage aesthetic and wearability of the Praesidus Service Watch, though persistent customer service issues temper enthusiasm.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a strength for those preferring smaller watches. The dial may show slight discoloration or unevenness in finish.

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