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Makydo ContourvsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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Contour
MakydoContour
Baby Alpinist
SeikoBaby Alpinist
MSRP $725
What people say

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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.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contour37mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
Contour
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Contour30m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
Contour
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
8.6mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Brown
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6R35
Power Reserve
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
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