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Maen Hudson 38 MK5vsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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Hudson 38 MK5
MaenHudson 38 MK5
MSRP $719
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hudson 38 MK538mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
Hudson 38 MK540h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
Hudson 38 MK5300m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
Hudson 38 MK5$719
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
M1.1.5
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$719
$428

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Maen Hudson 38 MK5

The Maen Hudson 38 MK5 is praised for its wearable 38mm case, comfortable bracelet with micro-adjust, and 300m water resistance. Reviewers note improved finishing and a new sandblasted dial on the redesigned case, powered by the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offering a 68-hour power reserve. However, the lume is not very bright despite using X1 Super-LumiNova, and the brushing on the lugs clashes with the endlinks. Some find its overall presence too modest, lacking distinguishing character. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Hudson 38 MK5 for its competent build quality and comfortable wearability at its price point, though some desire more visual flair.

From video reviewers

The Maen M1.1.5 features a compact wear profile with a well-articulated bracelet and smooth finishing against the skin. The watch's use of the ETA2824 movement provides reliable accuracy. A potential drawback is the watch's bezel action, described as 'not the smoothest'.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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