Which is cheaper, the Makara Watches Octopus or the Typsim Architect?

At MSRP the Makara Watches Octopus is the cheaper of the two at $549, against $999 for the Typsim Architect — a $450 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Makara Watches Octopus or the Typsim Architect?

The Makara Watches Octopus wears larger at 44mm versus 36mm for the Typsim Architect — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Makara Watches Octopus or the Typsim Architect?

The Makara Watches Octopus is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Typsim Architect.

What movement does the Makara Watches Octopus run compared to the Typsim Architect?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Makara Watches Octopus uses the Miyota 9015 and the Typsim Architect uses the Sellita SW300-1.

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Octopus44mm

Architect36mm

Power Reserve

Octopus42h

Architect—

Water Resistance

Octopus200m

Architect100m

MSRP

Octopus$549

Architect$999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

44mm

36mm

Thickness

15.75mm

11.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

45mm

Lug Width

24mm

19mm

Material

Bronze

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

200m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Acrylic

Dial Color

—

Black Gilt

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$549

$999

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