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Makydo Makydo 38vsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

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Makydo 38
MakydoMakydo 38
MSRP $354
Field III GMT Date
Gruppo GammaField III GMT Date
MSRP $459
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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date for its awesome looks, quality, and good value. The watch features a 40mm brushed 316L stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance, powered by a Seiko NH34A movement. Some reviewers note the NH34A movement's accuracy can range from -20~+40 seconds per day, though one reviewer reported +5 seconds per day with a regulated movement. The dial's dense layout with Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some, and one owner found the size unsuitable for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date highly for its impressive finishing and toolish design at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Makydo 3838mm
Field III GMT Date40mm
Power Reserve
Makydo 3840h
Field III GMT Date41h
Water Resistance
Makydo 38150m
Field III GMT Date200m
MSRP
Makydo 38$354
Field III GMT Date$459

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$354
$459
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