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Makydo Makydo 38vsSpinnaker Croft Pioneer

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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 Croft Pioneer

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer for its detailed workmanship and attractive dial tones that appear distinct in sunlight, with one owner reporting excellent timekeeping of zero gain or loss over two days. However, some owners report the watch keeping poor time, losing five minutes in a day, and find the crown difficult to spin. The leather strap is also noted as rigid. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer highly for its unique aventurine dial and wrist presence at the $130 price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Makydo 3838mm
Croft Pioneer42mm
Power Reserve
Makydo 38
Croft Pioneer
Water Resistance
Makydo 38150m
Croft Pioneer100m
MSRP
Makydo 38$354
Croft Pioneer$199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$354
$199
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