Makydo Makydo 42vsSpinnaker Hass Automatic
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Measurements
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Makydo 42
Hass Automatic
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Thickness
13.2mm
lowest
16.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
MSRP
$354
lowest
$445
Movement
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH35
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Makydo 42 is noted to wear larger than its 40mm sibling due to chunkier, taller proportions. Owners question the value proposition, with one noting the use of Miyota 9000 series movements and a price point around $200, while another seeks better value and quality from the brand. Overall, owners find the Makydo 42 to be a well-constructed and aesthetically pleasing daily wear, with finishing and bracelet quality surpassing expectations.
Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hass Automatic for its quality and vibrant dial options at an accessible price point. The watch features a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and 300m water resistance. Some owners find Spinnaker watches, including the Hass Automatic, to be on the thicker side, with one user noting a previous model was considered comically large. One owner reported a quality issue with a different Spinnaker model where the crown detached. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Hass Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and fun aesthetic relative to its price.
The dial's recovered marine plastic construction with textured finish provides distinctive material differentiation at the entry-level dive watch price point, and the sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating ensures strong on-wrist legibility. The 300m water resistance and automatic movement deliver capable specifications, though bracelet quality and fit remain underspecified across reviews.
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