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Makydo Makydo 38vsZelos Swordfish 3

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Makydo 38
MakydoMakydo 38
MSRP $354
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399
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 Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Makydo 3838mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Makydo 3840h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Makydo 38150m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Makydo 38$354
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH35
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$354
$399
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