Which is cheaper, the Makydo 38 or the TRIWA Boreal Nevil?

At MSRP the TRIWA Boreal Nevil is the cheaper of the two at $295, against $354 for the Makydo 38 — a $59 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Makydo 38 or the TRIWA Boreal Nevil?

The TRIWA Boreal Nevil wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Makydo 38 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Makydo 38 or the TRIWA Boreal Nevil?

The Makydo 38 is rated to 150m versus 100m for the TRIWA Boreal Nevil.

What movement does the Makydo 38 run compared to the TRIWA Boreal Nevil?

The Makydo 38 runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the TRIWA Boreal Nevil runs a quartz (Miyota OS21).

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Makydo Makydo 38vsTRIWA Boreal Nevil

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Makydo Makydo 38

MSRP $354

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TRIWA Boreal Nevil

MSRP $295

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At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Makydo 3838mm

Boreal Nevil42mm

Power Reserve

Makydo 38—

Boreal Nevil—

Water Resistance

Makydo 38150m

Boreal Nevil100m

MSRP

Makydo 38$354

Boreal Nevil$295

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

38mm

42mm

Thickness

13.2mm

0mm

Water Resistance

150m

100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota OS21

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$354

$295

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