Makoto Watches Senshi - 39mm - VH31 Seiko Meca QuartzvsRZE Endeavour

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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.

Makoto Watches Senshi - 39mm - VH31 Seiko Meca Quartz at true scale

Senshi - 39mm - VH31 Seiko Meca Quartz

RZE Endeavour at true scale

Endeavour

Diameter

39mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

10.2mm

lowest

12.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$295

lowest

$599

Movement

Seiko VH31

Miyota 9039

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
10.2mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Underside
Dial Color
n/a
Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova C3

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$599
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Reviews

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

Makoto Watches Senshi - 39mm - VH31 Seiko Meca Quartz

Owners widely praise the Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement in the Makoto Watches Senshi - 39MM - VH31 Seiko Meca Quartz for its accuracy, reliability, and sweeping seconds hand that mimics an automatic. One owner reported gaining only 10-15 seconds per month, exceeding expectations. Some enthusiasts, however, express a preference for fully mechanical movements. The VH31 movement lacks a date wheel and has different hand bore dimensions compared to NH35 movements, with one owner noting a workaround is needed for the stem height. Overall, owners rate the Makoto Watches Senshi - 39MM - VH31 Seiko Meca Quartz highly for its value and the aesthetic and convenience of its meca-quartz movement.

RZE Endeavour

Owners widely praise the RZE Endeavour's exceptionally light and comfortable titanium case, with one owner finding it a superior choice after experiencing another brand's diver. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the striking dial and excellent lume, with one owner noting accuracy settling to +4 to +6 seconds per day. Some find the hands and indices slim, and a few wish for better contrast on the bezel's zero mark. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Endeavour highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and excellent dial and lume at the price.