Melbourne Watch Company CarltonvsRoue CHR

Owners widely praise the Melbourne Watch Company Carlton for its stunning rose gold color, immaculate dial, and excellent fit and finishing, with many appreciating its retro style and comfortable bracelet. The watch is considered good value at around $500 AUD, with its quartz movement offering lower cost and reduced servicing needs. Some owners note the 42mm case wears large, and one reviewer wished this characteristic was less pronounced on the rose gold variant. Overall, owners rate the Melbourne Watch Company Carlton highly for its aesthetic appeal and perceived quality at the price point.

The Roue CHR is praised for its unique, sand-blasted black-PVD case and sapphire crystal, considered superior for its price. Owners note its 41.5mm cushion case is surprisingly light and comfortable, fitting smaller wrists well, though it wears slightly larger. The unconventional dial layout with yellow hashes evokes a vintage racecar dashboard, with one owner highlighting the champagne dial's offset to the hands on its oval case. A drawback is the lack of lume on the main hands. The Roue CHR uses a Miyota 6S10 quartz movement and is water-resistant to 100m. Overall, owners rate the Roue CHR highly for its distinctive design and quality finishing at its price point.