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Makydo Makydo 38vsSeiko Alpinist

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Makydo 38
MakydoMakydo 38
MSRP $354
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750
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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Makydo 3838mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
Makydo 3840h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Makydo 38150m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
Makydo 38$354
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.4mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH35
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$354
$750
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