Furlan Marri MechaquartzvsNezumi Studios Tonnerre

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Furlan Marri Mechaquartz at true scale

Mechaquartz

Nezumi Studios Tonnerre at true scale

Tonnerre

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45.5mm

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

11.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$661

$423

lowest

Movement

Seiko VK64

Seiko VK63

Case

2 specs
Thickness
11.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45.5mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Taupe
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Seiko VK63
Jewels
n/a
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$661
$423
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Furlan Marri Mechaquartz

Owners widely praise the Furlan Marri Mechaquartz for its vintage-inspired 38mm case and excellent finishing, with stepped case and dial details noted as captivating. Some owners find the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement's 24-hour subdial to be useless, while others appreciate the brand's craftsmanship and unique dial materials like meteorite. The watch features 50m water resistance and a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coatings. Opinions are split on the value proposition, with some viewing Furlan Marri as an overpriced homage brand and others defending the pricing for its design and finishing. Overall, owners rate the Furlan Marri Mechaquartz highly for its captivating vintage design and impressive finishing at its price point.

Nezumi Studios Tonnerre

The Nezumi Studios Tonnerre is widely praised for its comfortable 38mm case, sharp finishing, and retro design, with many owners appreciating its quality and presentation exceeding expectations for its price point. The Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement offers reliable accuracy, and the dial colors and textures are frequently highlighted as unique and attractive features, complemented by a good quality strap. Some owners find the chronograph sub-dial hands' chromatic arrangement for the 24-hour indicator to be an unnecessary aesthetic choice, and a few have expressed disappointment with customer service or found the chronograph's sub-dial alignment prone to issues. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nezumi Tonnerre highly for its compelling retro aesthetic and excellent finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features a 38mm brushed stainless steel case that fits smaller wrists well. The 5 ATM water resistance is limited for a tool-oriented chronograph.

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