Which is cheaper, the Makara Watches Octopus or the Meia Lua Callisto?

At MSRP the Makara Watches Octopus is the cheaper of the two at $549, against $661 for the Meia Lua Callisto — a $112 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Makara Watches Octopus or the Meia Lua Callisto?

The Makara Watches Octopus wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Meia Lua Callisto — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Makara Watches Octopus or the Meia Lua Callisto?

The Makara Watches Octopus is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Meia Lua Callisto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Makara Watches Octopus or the Meia Lua Callisto?

The Makara Watches Octopus carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Meia Lua Callisto.

What movement does the Makara Watches Octopus run compared to the Meia Lua Callisto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Makara Watches Octopus uses the Miyota 9015 and the Meia Lua Callisto uses the Miyota 9122.

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Makara Watches Octopus

MSRP $549

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MSRP $661

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Octopus44mm

Callisto42mm

Power Reserve

Octopus42h

Callisto40h

Water Resistance

Octopus200m

Callisto100m

MSRP

Octopus$549

Callisto$661

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

44mm

42mm

Thickness

15.75mm

13.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

48mm

Lug Width

24mm

22mm

Material

Bronze

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

200m

100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Miyota 9122

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$549

$661

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