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Makydo Makydo 38vsHelgray Silverstone (Refurbished)

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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.

Helgray Silverstone (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Silverstone (Refurbished) for its crisp printing, applied indices, legible date wheel, and solid pushers, noting an amazing fit and finish for the price and an attractive aesthetic. Some owners find the metal bracelet squeaks, and the 24-hour subdial is less desirable than sub seconds. One owner criticizes the thick case, downward-angled lugs that can dig into the wrist, and a crystal with noticeable edge effects. Overall, owners rate the Helgray Silverstone (Refurbished) highly for its impressive build quality and aesthetic appeal at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Makydo 3838mm
Silverstone (Refurbished)40mm
Power Reserve
Makydo 38
Silverstone (Refurbished)
Water Resistance
Makydo 38150m
Silverstone (Refurbished)50m
MSRP
Makydo 38$354
Silverstone (Refurbished)$150

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$354
$150
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