Marloe Watch Company Morar 310vsSeiko Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

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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

Seiko Seiko 5 Sports SKX series at true scale

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

Diameter

42mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44.2mm

Thickness

12mm

lowest

12.1mm

Water Resistance

310m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

41h

MSRP

$499

$350

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9039

Seiko 4R36

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44.2mm
Water Resistance
310m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
Swiss Superluminova X1BL
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
42h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$350
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Reviews

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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.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is widely praised as an excellent value gateway watch, with owners and reviewers highlighting its solid build and powerful lume. The 22mm bracelet is noted for its comfort, and the watch offers numerous style options. Some owners find the original SKX models heavy and bulky, while others appreciate their ruggedness and iconic dive watch design. The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series offers an upgraded movement with hacking and hand-winding, and standard spring bars for easier strap changes. However, it lacks the screw-down crown and ISO certification of the original SKX, leading some to consider it less of a tool watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its value and modern features, despite some preferring the tool watch capabilities of its predecessor.

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