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What people say

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Nite Watches Alpha

Owners widely praise the Nite Watches Alpha for its T100 tritium lume, with multiple sources highlighting its constant and superior glow compared to traditional luminescent watches. Reviewers and owners also commend its quartz accuracy, ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal with AR coating, and overall value, often noting its suitability for both dive and dress wear. Some owners find the watch to be heavy and chunky, and one noted the polymer strap may overhang smaller wrists, while another wished for a slightly larger dial. Overall, owners rate the Nite Watches Alpha highly for its exceptional tritium illumination and solid build quality at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

T100 tritium lume for excellent low-light visibility is a consensus strength. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer for its beautiful design and perceived quality, with excellent packaging noted as a positive. One owner reports the included strap may be too large for wrists under 7 inches. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting their GMT runs a tad fast. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer highly for its aesthetic appeal and quality feel.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Alpha42mm
Solent Timer42mm
Power Reserve
Alpha
Solent Timer40h
Water Resistance
Alpha300m
Solent Timer100m
MSRP
Alpha$760
Solent Timer$399

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Sport
Thickness
12.95mm
12mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Lume
Tritium
Natulite

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$760
$399
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