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Makydo Mystic BluevsOrient Symphony III

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Mystic Blue
MakydoMystic Blue
Symphony III
OrientSymphony III
MSRP $240

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mystic Blue38mm
Symphony III41.6mm
Power Reserve
Mystic Blue
Symphony III40h
Water Resistance
Mystic Blue50m
Symphony III50m
MSRP
Mystic Blue
Symphony III$240

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38mm
41.6mm
Thickness
9mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
27mm
22mm
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
F6722
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240

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What people say

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Makydo Mystic Blue

Owners widely praise the Makydo Mystic Blue for its aesthetic appeal, impeccable finishing on the case and bracelet, and its sunburst dial. The 38mm size is noted to wear comfortably, closer to 39mm. Some owners report the clasp takes time to get used to for smooth operation.

Orient Symphony III

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony III for its exceptional value, noting its sub-$150 price tag belies a polished case and classic design with modern overtones that make it appear more expensive. The dial is described as simple, elegant, and effective, and the time-setting action is smooth. However, the included bracelet is flagged as flimsy and squeaky, prompting recommendations for aftermarket straps. Accuracy is a point of concern for some, with one owner reporting sporadic timekeeping ranging from +10 seconds per day to as much as 83 seconds over 48 hours. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony III highly for its impressive value and elegant design, despite the noted bracelet and accuracy issues.

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