Makara Watches Sea TurtlevsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Makara Watches Sea Turtle at true scale

Sea Turtle

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic at true scale

Dumas Automatic

Diameter

44mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

48mm

lowest

Thickness

17mm

15mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

41h

n/a

MSRP

$395

$239

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Thickness
17mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
48mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
41h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$239
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Makara Watches Sea Turtle

Owners widely praise the Makara Watches Sea Turtle for its beautiful bronze work, pleasing matte maroon dial, and excellent readability due to its double-layered sapphire dome. The watch is considered a worry-free beater, with one owner noting its accuracy to +/- 2 seconds per day. Some owners appreciate the case shape that appears to change from different angles, while others mention a hefty feel. A few owners found the non-applied circular indices a minor drawback. One owner reported poor customer service experiences. On balance, owners rate the Makara Watches Sea Turtle highly for its attractive bronze case and dial finishing at its price point.

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its robust build quality, attractive textured blue dial, and excellent finishing for its price point. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to a short lug-to-lug distance, and owners report positive experiences with the Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners mention a mineral crystal instead of sapphire, a bracelet with a learning curve, and a crown that feels slightly small. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and solid construction at a fair price.