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Makydo Mystic BluevsSeiko 5 Sports SNXS series

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Mystic Blue
MakydoMystic Blue
5 Sports SNXS series
Seiko5 Sports SNXS series
MSRP $415

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mystic Blue38mm
5 Sports SNXS series37.4mm
Power Reserve
Mystic Blue
5 Sports SNXS series41h
Water Resistance
Mystic Blue50m
5 Sports SNXS series100m
MSRP
Mystic Blue
5 Sports SNXS series$415

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
38mm
37.4mm
Thickness
9mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.7mm
Lug Width
27mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
4R36
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415

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What people say

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Makydo Mystic Blue

Owners widely praise the Makydo Mystic Blue for its aesthetic appeal, impeccable finishing on the case and bracelet, and its sunburst dial. The 38mm size is noted to wear comfortably, closer to 39mm. Some owners report the clasp takes time to get used to for smooth operation.

Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series for its attractive sunburst dials, vintage aesthetic, and excellent value, with many highlighting its comfortable wearability. Reviewers and owners consistently flag the stock bracelet as a significant weakness, often described as jangly, hair-pulling, and difficult to adjust, with a flimsy clasp. The Hardlex crystal is noted as being prone to scratching, and the caseback is described as thick, contributing to a bulky appearance. Accuracy with the movement is reported to be variable, ranging from +/- 1-2 seconds per day to +/- 20 seconds or more, and the movement itself lacks hacking and hand-winding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series highly for its stunning dials and value, despite significant criticisms of its bracelet and movement limitations.

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