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Makydo Makydo 38vsRoue TPS

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What people say

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Makydo 38

Owners widely praise the Makydo 38 for its excellent finishing and comfortable wearability as a daily watch. The mosaic dial and leather watch roll are noted as distinctive inclusions. However, some question its value proposition at the stated price point, and one owner reported a negative customer service experience; opinion on the asymmetrical case shape is split, with some finding it interesting and classy while others are less convinced. Overall, owners rate the Makydo 38 highly for its finishing quality and practical daily-wear comfort, though pricing remains a point of contention in the community.

Roue TPS

Owners widely praise the Roue TPS for its fun, eye-catching, and motorsport-inspired design, with many singling out its resplendent dial colors and retro-funk aesthetic. The Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement is noted for its functional chronograph and AM/PM indicator sub-dial, offering good value under 300 euro. Some owners find the watch wears larger than its 40mm case size, and there are mixed opinions on the domed mineral crystal, with some preferring a sapphire alternative. One owner reported significant condensation issues. Overall, owners rate the Roue TPS highly for its distinctive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The triple-layer dial construction and value at the price point are strengths. No shared weaknesses were identified.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Makydo 3838mm
TPS40mm
Power Reserve
Makydo 38
TPS
Water Resistance
Makydo 38150m
TPS50m
MSRP
Makydo 38$354
TPS$420

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange and grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko VK63
Type
Automatic
Mecaquartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$354
$420
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