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Makydo Makydo 38vsSpinnaker Hass 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 Hass Automatic

The Spinnaker Hass Automatic is a 43mm watch featuring an NH35 movement and sapphire crystal, with owners highlighting its beautiful dial. Some find Spinnaker watches, including this model, to be on the thicker side, with one owner describing the Hass X MCS Blue Fade variant as comically large and chunky. The Spinnaker Hass Automatic was offered at $445 USD as part of a special collection with customized elements, and a limited edition of 200 pieces was also available for $195 shipped. On balance, owners and reviewers note the attractive dial as a key positive, though some express reservations about the watch's thickness.

From video reviewers

The dial's recovered marine plastic construction with textured finish provides distinctive material differentiation at the entry-level dive watch price point, and the sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating ensures strong on-wrist legibility. The 300m water resistance and automatic movement deliver capable specifications, though bracelet quality and fit remain underspecified across reviews.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Makydo 3838mm
Hass Automatic43mm
Power Reserve
Makydo 38
Hass Automatic
Water Resistance
Makydo 38150m
Hass Automatic300m
MSRP
Makydo 38$354
Hass Automatic$445

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
43mm
Thickness
13.2mm
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
50mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Flying Dutchman

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$354
$445
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