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Makydo ContourvsSeestern S450 Ocean Star

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Contour
MakydoContour
S450 Ocean Star
SeesternS450 Ocean Star
MSRP $299
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Makydo Contour

Owners widely praise the Makydo Contour Carrara for its asymmetrical case shape and elegant, classy design, deeming it suitable for dressier and formal occasions. Some owners find the included leather strap more fitting for such events. Several commenters, however, question its value, stating it is too expensive at €587.39. On balance, owners appreciate the Makydo Contour's distinctive design, though a segment of the community finds the price point prohibitive.

From video reviewers

The Makydo Contour is praised for its comfortable fit due to its slim case and compact lug-to-lug. The Miyota 9015/9039 automatic movement is considered reliable for the price point. The 30-meter water resistance is a noted limitation.

Seestern S450 Ocean Star

Owners widely praise the Seestern S450 Ocean Star's Yachtmaster-style case and flawless bracelet finishing, with one owner noting the ST2130 movement keeps good time. The bezel action is described as having individual notches but feeling like a friction bezel, while another owner flags the bezel and crown action as smooth with perfect alignment. Lume is a point of contention, with one source describing it as a nice cool blue with ice-white application, while others note it as weak or not matching Prospex standards, despite using BGW-9. The watch is considered a "big boy" ideal for larger wrists (19cm+), potentially too large for 17cm wrists due to its size and non-tapering bracelet. Overall, owners rate the Seestern S450 Ocean Star highly for its build quality and finishing at the price point, despite some reservations about its size and lume intensity.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contour37mm
S450 Ocean Star40mm
Power Reserve
Contour
S450 Ocean Star41h
Water Resistance
Contour30m
S450 Ocean Star100m
MSRP
Contour
S450 Ocean Star$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
8.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Brown
White
Lume
None
Tritium

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
TMI NH35A
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
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