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Makydo Makydo 38vsZelos Aurora Field

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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.

Zelos Aurora Field

The Zelos Aurora Field is praised for its unique and gorgeous dial, with the hammered teal bronze version and its great lume, particularly on the minute track, being singled out. Owners find the rubber strap comfortable and flexible with good hardware, and the watch is highlighted as feature-packed for its price point, including 200m water resistance, Grade 2 titanium, and 30,000 A/m anti-magnetism, with the new clasp noted as the best to date. However, some owners criticize sharp bracelet edges, an odd case shape with lugs that cause it to wear high, and dial text that appears cheap and plasticky, with one commenter finding the straight lugs look a bit off. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Field highly for its value and unique dial, despite some concerns about case and bracelet finishing.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Makydo 3838mm
Aurora Field42mm
Power Reserve
Makydo 38
Aurora Field
Water Resistance
Makydo 38150m
Aurora Field200m
MSRP
Makydo 38$354
Aurora Field$529

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
42mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH35
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$354
$529
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