Which is cheaper, the Makydo 38 or the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB?

At MSRP the Makydo 38 is the cheaper of the two at $354, against $518 for the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB — a $164 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Makydo 38 or the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB?

The Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Makydo 38 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Makydo 38 or the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB?

The Makydo 38 is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Makydo 38 or the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB?

The Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Makydo 38.

What movement does the Makydo 38 run compared to the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Makydo 38 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB uses the NH35.

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Makydo Makydo 38vsShiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB

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Makydo Makydo 38

deep-black-38

MSRP $354

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Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Kuro SUB

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MSRP $518

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At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Makydo 3838mm

Daibāzu: Kuro SUB40mm

Power Reserve

Makydo 3840h

Daibāzu: Kuro SUB41h

Water Resistance

Makydo 38150m

Daibāzu: Kuro SUB100m

MSRP

Makydo 38$354

Daibāzu: Kuro SUB$518

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

48mm

Material

Stainless Steel

904L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

150m

100m

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

NH35

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$354

$518

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