Which is bigger, the Makydo Contour or the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel?

The Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel wears larger at 38mm versus 37mm for the Makydo Contour — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Makydo Contour or the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel?

The Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Makydo Contour.

What movement does the Makydo Contour run compared to the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Makydo Contour uses the Miyota 9039 and the Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel uses the Seiko NH35.

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Makydo ContourvsPraesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel

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Makydo Contour

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Praesidus A-11 Sand DLC Steel

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MSRP $495

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Contour37mm

A-11 Sand DLC Steel38mm

Power Reserve

Contour—

A-11 Sand DLC Steel40h

Water Resistance

Contour30m

A-11 Sand DLC Steel100m

MSRP

Contour—

A-11 Sand DLC Steel$495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Brown

Beige NATO

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$495

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