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Melbourne Watch Company FitzroyvsPompeak Sub-Aquatic

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What people say

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Melbourne Watch Company Fitzroy

Owners widely praise the Melbourne Watch Company Fitzroy's layered dial with applied indices and the bracelet's mixed finishes, finding it offers stunning quality for the price. Some owners note the bezel is not ceramic, and one owner found the watch not as good as expected from a micro-brand. A reviewer points out issues with bezel alignment, the chronograph second hand not resetting perfectly to 12, and a crooked 6 o'clock index on the Chronograph variant. Overall, owners rate the Melbourne Watch Company Fitzroy highly for its attractive dial and bracelet finishing at the price point, despite some noted alignment quirks.

Pompeak Sub-Aquatic

Owners widely praise the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic for its exceptional quality, with the 904L stainless steel case and bracelet, ceramic bezel insert, and waffle dial with a pleasing color gradient frequently highlighted. The Sellita SW200-1 movement and 200m water resistance are noted as strong specifications. The bracelet is considered outstanding and the overall fit and finish are reported as better than lesser alternatives, representing stupendous value for money. On balance, owners rate the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic highly for its exceptional quality and value, with the bracelet and dial being particular points of praise.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fitzroy44mm
Sub-Aquatic40mm
Power Reserve
Fitzroy40h
Sub-Aquatic38h
Water Resistance
Fitzroy100m
Sub-Aquatic200m
MSRP
Fitzroy$336
Sub-Aquatic$915

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
904L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Brown
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$336
$915
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