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Makydo Mystic BluevsSeiko Astron

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Mystic Blue
MakydoMystic Blue
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mystic Blue38mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
Mystic Blue
Astron40h
Water Resistance
Mystic Blue50m
Astron100m
MSRP
Mystic Blue
Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
9mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
27mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
5X83
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500

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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 Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular technology, solar-powered quartz movement, and GPS time synchronization, making it a convenient grab-and-go option. The watch is frequently noted for its comfortable and lightweight titanium build, with some models featuring well-finished cases and robust ceramic bezels. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's dynamic and shiny appearance, with textured hour markers and high-contrast edges. Accuracy is generally considered good, with figures ranging from +/- 15 seconds per month to within 1/2 second per day, easily corrected by GPS signal. However, some owners note that DST requires manual adjustment and that automatic time syncing depends on proximity to radio wave towers. The price point is a concern for some, who feel it competes with luxury watches without the same aesthetic appeal. One owner pointed out minimal lume and a slight misalignment of the minute hand on their model.

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