Marloe Watch Company AtlanticvsSeiko Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical Chronograph

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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.

Marloe Watch Company Atlantic at true scale

Atlantic

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical Chronograph at true scale

Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical Chronograph

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49.5mm

Thickness

15mm

14.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

45h

45h

MSRP

$699

lowest

$2,500

Movement

Seiko NE88

Seiko 8R48

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
15mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
BGW9 Superluminova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NE88
Seiko 8R48
Power Reserve
45h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$2,500
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Reviews

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

Marloe Watch Company Atlantic

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Atlantic for its case design and execution, featuring curved lugs and a domed sapphire crystal. The bezel action is described as crisp and well-aligned, with solid lume. One owner notes the watch is "pretty chunky" and at the top of their size range. On balance, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Atlantic highly for its distinctive case execution and crisp bezel action.

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical Chronograph

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph is praised for its handsome, heritage-inspired design and clean, balanced dial layout, enhanced by an external tachymeter bezel. Reviewers note the adequate caliber 8R48 movement, which features a vertical clutch and column wheel with MEMS technology for durability and precision. The refined bracelet offers improved comfort, and the overall package is considered good value for a well-designed chronograph with an in-house movement. Points to consider include the 4:30 date window and a thickness of 14.6mm, while the 45-hour power reserve is an area for potential improvement. On balance, reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph highly for its attractive design and solid chronograph functionality at its price point.

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