Marloe Watch Company DaytimervsSeiko Essentials Automatic

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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 Daytimer at true scale

Daytimer

Seiko Essentials Automatic at true scale

Essentials Automatic

Diameter

41mm

41.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48.5mm

Thickness

10.5mm

lowest

11.8mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

45h

highest

41h

MSRP

$699

$315

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW261-1

Seiko 4R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
41.2mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
BGW9 SuperLuminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Seiko 4R35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$315
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Reviews

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

Marloe Watch Company Daytimer

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Daytimer for its stunning, shimmery metallic dial and cohesive Bauhaus-inspired design. The 41mm case wears smaller than expected due to its curved profile and compact 44mm lug-to-lug distance, making it suitable for smaller wrists. The watch features a Sellita SW261-1 manual movement and 100m water resistance. One owner notes the boxed sapphire crystal can distort the rehaut's 24-hour scale. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Daytimer highly for its unique design and wearability at its price point.

Seiko Essentials Automatic

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Automatic for its exceptional value and reliable performance. The green sunray dial is a particular highlight for many, with one owner appreciating its beauty and the watch's overall design even after a year of ownership. Some find the 41.2mm case wears smaller than expected, making it comfortable for active wear due to its lightweight design. However, opinions on the dial color are split, with one user preferring a black dial over the greenish hue. A potential issue noted is the orange stripe on a stopwatch button, which may expand and detach in heat. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Automatic highly for its value and reliable, attractive design.