Which is cheaper, the Makydo 42 or the Spinnaker Bradner GMT?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Bradner GMT is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $354 for the Makydo 42 — a $55 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Makydo 42 or the Spinnaker Bradner GMT?

The Makydo 42 is rated to 200m versus 180m for the Spinnaker Bradner GMT.

What movement does the Makydo 42 run compared to the Spinnaker Bradner GMT?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Makydo 42 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Spinnaker Bradner GMT uses the Seiko NH34.

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Makydo Makydo 42vsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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Makydo Makydo 42

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MSRP $354

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Spinnaker Bradner GMT

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MSRP $299

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Makydo 4242mm

Bradner GMT42mm

Power Reserve

Makydo 4240h

Bradner GMT40h

Water Resistance

Makydo 42200m

Bradner GMT180m

MSRP

Makydo 42$354

Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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Brown

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH34

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$354

$299

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