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Makydo Makydo 38vsNodus Sector II Field Titanium

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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.

Nodus Sector II Field Titanium

The Nodus Sector II Field Titanium is lauded for its comfortable, thinner 38mm titanium case with a matte, media-blasted finish and scratch-resistant coating, a standout layered dial design, and a comfortable TecTuff rubber strap. Reviewers note its tough, affordable tool watch nature, featuring olive green Ceracote on the titanium case and a tropical dial with Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. The TMI NH38 movement provides a 41-hour power reserve, and accuracy is regulated to +/-10 seconds per day. The all-matte finishing lacks the visual refinement of polished elements found on other Nodus models. Overall, reviewers praise the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium for its durable construction and distinctive design at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

Grade 2 titanium construction delivers lightweight durability with scratch resistance at an accessible price point for a premium material. The 38mm sandwich dial with BGW9 lume and no-date design balances minimalist aesthetics with practical field-watch functionality.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Makydo 3838mm
Sector II Field Titanium38mm
Power Reserve
Makydo 38
Sector II Field Titanium41h
Water Resistance
Makydo 38150m
Sector II Field Titanium100m
MSRP
Makydo 38$354
Sector II Field Titanium$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Thickness
13.2mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH38
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$354
$550
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