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Makydo Makydo 38vsVaer Field

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Makydo 38
MakydoMakydo 38
MSRP $354
Field
VaerField
MSRP $329
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.

Vaer Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Field's wearability, citing its slim 10.4mm thickness and 40mm case size. Reviewers and owners alike commend the crisp dial and excellent C3 SuperLuminova lume, with one owner noting it is "crazy bright." The Miyota 9015 movement is reported by one owner to run at +6 seconds per day. Some owners find the date window on older models to be a design flaw, and the lug hole placement can create a gap with standard straps. The $549 price is considered a hard sell by some, with others feeling it offers less value than established brands. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Field highly for its comfortable, slim case and bright lume at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Makydo 3838mm
Field40mm
Power Reserve
Makydo 3840h
Field40h
Water Resistance
Makydo 38150m
Field100m
MSRP
Makydo 38$354
Field$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH35
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$354
$329
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