Which is cheaper, the Makydo Stellar Black 42 or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

At MSRP the Makydo Stellar Black 42 is the cheaper of the two at $237, against $499 for the Zelos Blacktip 41 — a $262 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Makydo Stellar Black 42 or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

The Makydo Stellar Black 42 wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Zelos Blacktip 41 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Makydo Stellar Black 42 or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

The Zelos Blacktip 41 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Makydo Stellar Black 42.

What movement does the Makydo Stellar Black 42 run compared to the Zelos Blacktip 41?

The Makydo Stellar Black 42 runs a quartz caliber (Miyota OS20), while the Zelos Blacktip 41 runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

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Makydo Stellar Black 42vsZelos Blacktip 41

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Makydo Stellar Black 42

MSRP $237

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Zelos Blacktip 41

MSRP $499

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Stellar Black 4242mm

Blacktip 4141mm

Power Reserve

Stellar Black 42—

Blacktip 41—

Water Resistance

Stellar Black 4250m

Blacktip 41200m

MSRP

Stellar Black 42$237

Blacktip 41$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

—

Teal

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota OS20

Miyota 9015

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$237

$499

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