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Makydo Makydo 38vsSpinnaker Croft 39 GMT

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Makydo 38
MakydoMakydo 38
MSRP $354
Croft 39 GMT
SpinnakerCroft 39 GMT
MSRP $445
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 39 GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its colorful design, NH34 GMT movement, and reasonable price, noting high-standard manufacturing on the case, bezel, and bracelet. One owner finds the 43mm case and 51mm lug-to-lug dimensions too large for the design, preferring a 39-40mm case size. A potential issue with the lume was noted by one user. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its attractive design and build quality at its price point, though sizing is a point of contention for some.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size is a strength for wearability on smaller wrists. Reviewers noted the Seiko NH34 GMT movement as a positive feature. Reviewers questioned if the watch was the best value proposition against its competition.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Makydo 3838mm
Croft 39 GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Makydo 3840h
Croft 39 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Makydo 38150m
Croft 39 GMT100m
MSRP
Makydo 38$354
Croft 39 GMT$445

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
13.2mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH35
Seiko NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$354
$445
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