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Makydo Makydo 38vsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Makydo 3838mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Makydo 38
Cahill Automatic
Water Resistance
Makydo 38150m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
Makydo 38$354
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
13.2mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
51mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$354
$350
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