Marloe Watch Company Morar 310vsPhoibos Narwhal

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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

Phoibos Narwhal at true scale

Narwhal

Diameter

42mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

12mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

310m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$499

lowest

$509

Movement

Miyota 9039

Miyota 9015

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Water Resistance
310m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Malachite
Lume
Swiss Superluminova X1BL
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$509
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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.

Phoibos Narwhal

The Phoibos Narwhal is praised for its captivating aventurine and Howlite dials, and its 38mm case is noted to wear well on smaller wrists, with one owner comparing its profile to a vintage Zenith El Primero. Some owners appreciate the brand's quality for the price, with one describing the case shape as resembling an integrated bracelet. However, criticisms include misaligned markers and a tilted date window, with one owner finding the hands to be too thick. The watch is considered by some to be overpriced at $480, with a slabby design and difficult-to-size bracelet links. Opinions are split on the 38mm size, with some finding it wears larger than expected, and the brand's logo is polarizing. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Narwhal highly for its unique dial options and distinctive case design at its price point, despite some concerns regarding finishing consistency.

From video reviewers

The unique stone dial is a significant strength. The bracelet's refinement is a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the dial's appeal, with one highlighting its sunburst effect and applied indices, while another focuses on the natural stone variation.