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Makydo Mystic BluevsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Mystic Blue
MakydoMystic Blue
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mystic Blue38mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
Mystic Blue
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Mystic Blue50m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Mystic Blue
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38mm
38.9mm
Thickness
9mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
27mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335

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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 Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

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