Which is cheaper, the Makydo Jet Black Lite 42 or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

At MSRP the Makydo Jet Black Lite 42 is the cheaper of the two at $177, against $499 for the Zelos Blacktip 41 — a $322 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Makydo Jet Black Lite 42 or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

The Makydo Jet Black Lite 42 wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Zelos Blacktip 41 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Makydo Jet Black Lite 42 or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

The Zelos Blacktip 41 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Makydo Jet Black Lite 42.

What movement does the Makydo Jet Black Lite 42 run compared to the Zelos Blacktip 41?

The Makydo Jet Black Lite 42 runs a quartz caliber (Miyota OS20), while the Zelos Blacktip 41 runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

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Makydo Jet Black Lite 42

MSRP $177

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Zelos Blacktip 41

MSRP $499

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Jet Black Lite 4242mm

Blacktip 4141mm

Power Reserve

Jet Black Lite 42—

Blacktip 41—

Water Resistance

Jet Black Lite 4250m

Blacktip 41200m

MSRP

Jet Black Lite 42$177

Blacktip 41$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Teal

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota OS20

Miyota 9015

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$177

$499

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