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Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105vsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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Motorsport 105
Marloe Watch CompanyMotorsport 105
MSRP $380
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Motorsport 10541mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Motorsport 10540h
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
Motorsport 105100m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
Motorsport 105$380
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
11.1mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Natulite
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8N24
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
21
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$380
$699

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What people say

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Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105 for its creative dial design, good contrast, and British Racing Green color, with some finding it wears smaller than its 41mm size. One owner appreciates its lack of a date window and comfortable wear on a 6.5” wrist. However, some users note Marloe's 20mm lug width can make models appear top-heavy, and a significant price increase has been observed across the brand's offerings. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105 highly for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

Vaer D5 Tropic Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto for its excellent value, vintage aesthetic, and comfortable 39mm size that wears larger. Specific highlights include the bezel's satisfying click action and subtle shine, beautifully finished lugs that pair well with a jubilee bracelet, and a dynamic black and cream dial with a unique date feature. The incorporation of brushed steel, quick-release spring bars for easy strap changes, and good timekeeping are also frequently mentioned positives. The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto is considered good value with excellent water resistance, making it a great daily wear, and its fit and finish are often compared favorably to brands like Hamilton and Tissot. On balance, owners rate the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto highly for its blend of vintage styling, practical features, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial design is a standout feature. The Miyota automatic movement is also noted.

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