Aquatico Sea Recon 42mm Tritium (Miyota 9015 movement)vsMelbourne Watch Company Sorrento

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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.

Aquatico Sea Recon 42mm Tritium (Miyota 9015 movement) at true scale

Sea Recon 42mm Tritium (Miyota 9015 movement)

Melbourne Watch Company Sorrento at true scale

Sorrento

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

n/a

Thickness

13mm

13mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$699

lowest

$844

Movement

Miyota 9015

Miyota 9015

Case

3 specs
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Yellow

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$844
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Reviews

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Aquatico Sea Recon 42mm Tritium (Miyota 9015 movement)

Owners widely praise the Miyota 9015 movement in the Aquatico Sea Recon 42mm Tritium (Miyota 9015 movement) for its rock-steady accuracy, with some reporting +2 seconds per day, and for its smooth hand-winding feel and pleasant winding noise. The movement's slim profile is also noted as a benefit. However, some owners report audible rotor noise, and variations in accuracy as the power reserve depletes are mentioned by a few. Overall, owners rate the Aquatico Sea Recon 42mm Tritium (Miyota 9015 movement) highly for its reliable and smooth-performing movement at its price point.

Melbourne Watch Company Sorrento

Owners widely praise the Melbourne Watch Company Sorrento's attractive design, refreshing aesthetic, and the quality offered by smaller brands at a reasonable price. The Miyota 9000s movement is considered a positive feature. One owner found the dial's indices and raised markers cheap-looking, while another appreciated the dial's depth and classy feel, noting it wears well even on a small wrist despite its 14mm height. Overall, owners rate the Melbourne Watch Company Sorrento highly for its appealing design and perceived value from a smaller manufacturer.

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