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Makydo ContourvsGrand Seiko SBGW291

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Contour
MakydoContour
SBGW291
Grand SeikoSBGW291
MSRP $5,300

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contour37mm
SBGW29136.5mm
Power Reserve
Contour
SBGW29172h
Water Resistance
Contour30m
SBGW291100m
MSRP
Contour
SBGW291$5,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
37mm
36.5mm
Thickness
8.6mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Brown
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9S64
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,300

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What people say

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGW291

The Grand Seiko SBGW291 is praised for its charming 36.5mm size and a silver sunburst dial with sharply chamfered indices and dauphine hands. Reviewers note the hallmark Zaratsu polished surfaces and the hand-wound 9S64 movement, which provides accuracy between -3 to +5 seconds per day and a three-day power reserve. The case wears wonderfully on smaller wrists. However, its €5,200 price is considered high by one reviewer, especially without a steel bracelet, suggesting vintage options might be more appealing. Overall, reviewers consider the Grand Seiko SBGW291 a valid option for a simpler, smaller Grand Seiko experience, with its wearability and finishing being key strengths.

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