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Makydo Makydo 38vsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Makydo 3838mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
Makydo 38
Essentials Chronograph
Water Resistance
Makydo 38150m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Makydo 38$354
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 8T63
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$354
$265
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