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Makydo Sapphire Thunder Blue 42vsVaer Tradition

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Sapphire Thunder Blue 42
MakydoSapphire Thunder Blue 42
MSRP $237
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Tradition
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MSRP $179
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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sapphire Thunder Blue 4242mm
Tradition36mm
Power Reserve
Sapphire Thunder Blue 42—
Tradition—
Water Resistance
Sapphire Thunder Blue 4250m
Tradition100m
MSRP
Sapphire Thunder Blue 42$237
Tradition$179

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
—
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
11mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
43mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
—
Tan

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota OS20
—

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$237
$179
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