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Makydo ContourvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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Contour
MakydoContour
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contour37mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Contour
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Contour30m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
Contour
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
37mm
39mm
Thickness
8.6mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Steel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399

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What people say

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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.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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