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Makydo Makydo 38vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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Makydo 38
MakydoMakydo 38
MSRP $354
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
MSRP $995
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 Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is praised for its visually appealing design and comfortable wearability, with owners frequently using its chronograph function for daily tasks. Reviewers note its clean dial layout and LumiBrite treated hands and markers, and one source highlights the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 movement. However, some owners criticize its chronograph functionality and the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its daily usability and refined aesthetics.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Makydo 3838mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
Makydo 3840h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
Makydo 38150m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
MSRP
Makydo 38$354
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.5mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
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
6R55
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$354
$995
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