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Makydo Makydo 38vsHELM Togiak Expedition UTC

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Makydo 38
MakydoMakydo 38
MSRP $354
Togiak Expedition UTC
HELMTogiak Expedition UTC
MSRP $380
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.

HELM Togiak Expedition UTC

The HELM Togiak Expedition UTC is widely praised for its unique design and excellent lume, with owners appreciating its lightweight titanium case and 200m ISO 6425 capability. Some owners note that its 42mm diameter wears smaller than expected, while others find the size and weight potentially unsuitable for smaller wrists, and the stock bracelet or strap uncomfortable. On balance, owners rate the HELM Togiak Expedition UTC highly for its distinctive design and robust build at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Makydo 3838mm
Togiak Expedition UTC42mm
Power Reserve
Makydo 3840h
Togiak Expedition UTC40h
Water Resistance
Makydo 38150m
Togiak Expedition UTC200m
MSRP
Makydo 38$354
Togiak Expedition UTC$380

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
13.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko Instruments NH34
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$354
$380
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