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Makydo Makydo 38vsSpinnaker Croft

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Makydo 38
MakydoMakydo 38
MSRP $354
Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219
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 Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Makydo 3838mm
Croft40mm
Power Reserve
Makydo 3840h
Croft40h
Water Resistance
Makydo 38150m
Croft150m
MSRP
Makydo 38$354
Croft$219

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Elemental

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH35
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$354
$219
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