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Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 MAC V SOGvsFarer ROCHÉ II

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CISO M38 MAC V SOG
Tornek-RayvilleCISO M38 MAC V SOG
MSRP $745
ROCHÉ II
FarerROCHÉ II
MSRP $1,495
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Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 MAC V SOG

The Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 MAC V SOG is praised for its solid feel and excellent finishing, featuring a comfortable five-link bracelet. It is recognized as an homage to a 1960s Seiko used by MACV-SOG operatives, incorporating modern updates like a 38mm case. Owners and community members express admiration for the watch's historical connection to "spooky" Special Forces operations. Overall, owners rate the Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 MAC V SOG highly for its historical significance and solid build quality at the price.

Farer ROCHÉ II

The Farer ROCHÉ II is widely praised for its excellent value, thoughtful case finishing with contrasting textures, and its wearable 39mm size. Owners and reviewers highlight the quality of the dial and case, with one owner noting the five-year movement warranty. However, one owner points out the absence of lume on their version's indices, and a reviewer observed a roughness on the micro pique dial's edges in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer ROCHÉ II highly for its exceptional value and well-executed design at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CISO M38 MAC V SOG38mm
ROCHÉ II39mm
Power Reserve
CISO M38 MAC V SOG42h
ROCHÉ II50h
Water Resistance
CISO M38 MAC V SOG100m
ROCHÉ II100m
MSRP
CISO M38 MAC V SOG$745
ROCHÉ II$1,495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
World Timer
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.45mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.6mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI NH36
Sellita SW330-1
Power Reserve
42h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$745
$1,495
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