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Makydo ContourvsRZE Aspirare

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Contour
MakydoContour
Aspirare
RZEAspirare
MSRP $699

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contour37mm
Aspirare44mm
Power Reserve
Contour
Aspirare40h
Water Resistance
Contour30m
Aspirare200m
MSRP
Contour
Aspirare$699

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
37mm
44mm
Thickness
8.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Brown
White

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Makydo Contour

Owners widely praise the Makydo Contour Carrara for its asymmetrical case shape and elegant, classy design, deeming it suitable for dressier and formal occasions. Some owners find the included leather strap more fitting for such events. Several commenters, however, question its value, stating it is too expensive at €587.39. On balance, owners appreciate the Makydo Contour's distinctive design, though a segment of the community finds the price point prohibitive.

From video reviewers

The Makydo Contour is praised for its comfortable fit due to its slim case and compact lug-to-lug. The Miyota 9015/9039 automatic movement is considered reliable for the price point. The 30-meter water resistance is a noted limitation.

RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

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