Which is cheaper, the Maughan Jones Apex or the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2?

At MSRP the Maughan Jones Apex is the cheaper of the two at $141, against $399 for the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 — a $258 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Maughan Jones Apex or the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2?

The Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Maughan Jones Apex — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Maughan Jones Apex or the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2?

The Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Maughan Jones Apex.

What movement does the Maughan Jones Apex run compared to the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2?

The Maughan Jones Apex runs a quartz caliber (Seiko VD53), while the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 runs a automatic (Miyota 9039).

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Maughan Jones Apex

MSRP $141

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Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2

MSRP $399

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Apex41mm

Sceptre S242mm

Power Reserve

Apex—

Sceptre S242h

Water Resistance

Apex50m

Sceptre S2200m

MSRP

Apex$141

Sceptre S2$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Purple

—

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko VD53

Miyota 9039

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

—

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$141

$399

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