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Makydo Mystic BluevsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Mystic Blue
MakydoMystic Blue
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mystic Blue38mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Mystic Blue
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Mystic Blue50m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Mystic Blue
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Thickness
9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
27mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$888

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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.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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