Mark Time Watches M 3vsOcean to Orbit Lhotse
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Measurements
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M 3
Lhotse
Diameter
39mm
38.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
lowest
47mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
n/a
40h
Movement
Miyota 9039
STP1-21
Case
2 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Mark Time Watches M 3 for its Bauhaus-inspired design, hacking and hand-winding capabilities, applied indices, and sub-40mm size, with the time zone chart on the caseback also noted positively. Some commenters find the bezel, dial, and hands to be a matter of personal taste, and one owner describes the 39mm case as a bit "chonk" for their preference. Overall, owners rate the Mark Time Watches M 3 highly for its design and wearability at the price.
Owners and reviewers widely praise the Ocean to Orbit Lhotse for its well-executed case finishing, vertically brushed dials with applied indices, and comfortable 38.5mm size. Legibility is excellent with long-lasting lume, and it wears comfortably on smaller wrists, though some find the head surprisingly weighty. The STP 1-21 movement is noted as a reliable ETA 2824 clone. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Ocean to Orbit Lhotse highly for its finishing and wearability at its price point.
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