Marloe Watch Company Morar 310vsNezumi Studios Baleine

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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.

Marloe Watch Company Morar 310 at true scale

Morar 310

Nezumi Studios Baleine at true scale

Baleine

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

12mm

lowest

12.1mm

Water Resistance

310m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

42h

42h

MSRP

$499

lowest

$821

Movement

Miyota 9039

Miyota 9039

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Water Resistance
310m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
Swiss Superluminova X1BL
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
42h
42hh
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$821
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Marloe Watch Company Morar 310

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Morar 310 for its unique, steampunk-inspired aesthetic and excellent build quality, with many calling it a favorite watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its brilliant lume and playful dial design, while some note the versatility of strap options. The watch is considered good value at approximately £450/€530. Owners report accuracy as high as +1 second per day. Some find the all-polished look appealing, though one owner felt it was too shiny and another disliked the stock strap. The bezel clicks are described as less substantial than higher-end divers, with slight play when disengaged. One owner experienced static shocks while wearing the watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marloe Watch Company Morar 310 highly for its distinctive design and solid construction at its price point.

Nezumi Studios Baleine

Owners widely praise the Nezumi Studios Baleine for its stylish design updates, comfortable 40mm case size, and the soft feel of its strap, with one owner noting its striking appearance garners significant attention. Reviewers highlight its exceptional value, with the automatic version priced competitively, and appreciate the coin-edged bezel action. The watch features a boxed sapphire crystal, signed crown, buckle, and case back, and a textured matte black dial with applied numerals filled with warm-toned lume. Accuracy figures for the Miyota 9039 movement are stated as -10/+30 seconds per day, though actual performance is expected to be better, with one owner reporting initial fast running that settled. Some owners find the 40mm size ideal, while one wished for a smaller case. The gold DLC coating is a matter of personal preference, though it is acknowledged to be eye-catching. The included leather strap did not hold up well to sunscreen for one owner.

From video reviewers

The cohesive, original vintage-inspired design is the primary strength. Lume performance is a weakness.

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