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It's really unfortunate for anyone trying to start a new watch company after the Olivier affair because everyone is on their guard not wanting to get bitten again, the only advantage this time round is everyone knows the PayPal rules better and will be keeping a tighter eye on the timescale.
Unlike some here I actually do like the design of the case and reckon it will work great as the watch starts to patina. Price is super keen and might be putting some off thinking its too good to be true but I can't comment on that because I frankly don't know how much it costs to manufacture a watch though I reckon the markup can be huge in some cases due to brand image, materials and just how much of its manufacture is completed by hand.
I did check the Makara website, and see that they are advertising CuSn8 Bronze for the case material. All I will say is that the best micro-brands have learned quite a bit regarding the supply chain for CuSn8 Bronze (including suppliers that claim one thing, and provide something that is not-quite-bronze...ie. Brass). If we consider the history of CuSn8 cased watch offerings, it appears to me that at this price point, ALL offerings have turned out to be Brass cased watches in the end. (I do prefer patina to corrosion over the long haul for my watch cases, so I'll stick with Bronze).
Like I said, I have nothing against Makara and love it when a nano/micro produces a great product for a great price, while at the same time offering their customers great customer service and transparency in delivering what they have promised. If you have ordered one of these, I hope that Makara delivers on their promise (including CuSn8 Bronze), and look forward to seeing some pics when your's arrives!