Which is cheaper, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the TSAO Baltimore KDA Titanium?

At MSRP the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) is the cheaper of the two at $950, against $1,099 for the TSAO Baltimore KDA Titanium — a $149 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the TSAO Baltimore KDA Titanium?

The TSAO Baltimore KDA Titanium wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the TSAO Baltimore KDA Titanium?

The TSAO Baltimore KDA Titanium is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the TSAO Baltimore KDA Titanium?

The TSAO Baltimore KDA Titanium carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black).

What movement does the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) run compared to the TSAO Baltimore KDA Titanium?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) uses the Sellita SW200 and the TSAO Baltimore KDA Titanium uses the Miyota 9015.

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Makina MEPHISTO_III (black)vsTSAO Baltimore KDA Titanium

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Makina MEPHISTO_III (black)

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MSRP $950

TSAO Baltimore KDA Titanium

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MSRP $1,099

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MEPHISTO_III (black)38mm

KDA Titanium40mm

Power Reserve

MEPHISTO_III (black)38h

KDA Titanium40h

Water Resistance

MEPHISTO_III (black)100m

KDA Titanium200m

MSRP

MEPHISTO_III (black)$950

KDA Titanium$1,099

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Thickness

11.15mm

13.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

48mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Titanium

Water Resistance

100m

200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$1,099

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