Mark Time Watches M 5vsMarkwell Watches Hard Candy Enamel
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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.
M 5
Hard Candy Enamel
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.5mm
lowest
43mm
Thickness
10.2mm
lowest
10.3mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Movement
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9039
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Mark Time Watches M 5 is praised for its minimalist, brutalist design and a dial that gives the hands a floating appearance. Specific positives include the absence of a ghost date position, a non-intrusive logo, and functional bezel screws, making it easy to tell the time despite its sparse dial. Overall, owners rate the Mark Time M 5 highly for its functional, minimalist design and clear legibility.
The Markwell Hard Candy Enamel is praised for its wearable 37mm case and 100m water resistance, powered by a Miyota 9039 automatic movement that runs between -2 to +6 seconds per day. One owner notes the creator prefers flat mineral glass over sapphire for its reduced reflectivity, highlighting the case's matte silver finish as a beautiful contrast to the gem-like dial, which required 15 firings using the grand feu enamel technique. The Lemon Drop dial is considered less vibrant by one user, who also found the OEM FKM rubber strap lacked taper, making the watch wear larger. Overall, owners appreciate the Markwell Hard Candy Enamel for its unique enamel dial and practical case dimensions.
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