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Maen Mahjong 36vsSeiko Astron

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Mahjong 36
MaenMahjong 36
MSRP $899
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,200

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mahjong 3636mm
Astron41.2mm
Power Reserve
Mahjong 3640h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
Mahjong 3650m
Astron100m
MSRP
Mahjong 36$899
Astron$2,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
41.2mm
Thickness
11.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
MHV.03
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
3X62
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Jewels
25
10

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$2,200

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What people say

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Maen Mahjong 36

Owners widely appreciate the Maen Mahjong 36 for its quality and wearability, with some finding the green sunburst dial a subtle and fitting homage to its theme and the price reasonable. However, a segment of the community finds the design too understated for its thematic inspiration, preferring a more pronounced lacquered dial. On balance, owners rate the Maen Mahjong 36 highly for its impressive quality and wearability at its price point.

Seiko Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular time-telling technology, GPS time sync, and grab-and-go convenience, with many calling it the best watch they have ever owned. Reviewers and owners highlight the well-managed dial detail, textured hour markers, and high-contrast edges, as well as the well-finished case and bracelet. Some find the lightweight titanium build and quick bracelet adjustment contribute to comfortable wearability. Accuracy is noted as +/- 15 seconds per month without GPS, though the autonomous quartz movement can be easily reset by looking at the sky. Criticisms include DST not being automatically implemented, recessed buttons requiring a sharp object for adjustment, and sparse lume with no 12 o'clock marker. Some owners feel the price point is too expensive for its aesthetic appeal. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Astron highly for its advanced time-telling technology and convenient features.

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