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Marloe Watch Company SceptrevsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

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Sceptre
Marloe Watch CompanySceptre
MSRP $507
What people say

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Marloe Watch Company Sceptre

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre for its aesthetic appeal, noting it is more beautiful in person than in photos, and appreciate its solid feel and the complementary nature of the canvas strap against the steel case. One owner highlights the bracelet's good build quality and micro-adjustment capabilities. On balance, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability.

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial for its high-quality, handcrafted enamel dials, with specific commendations for the depth and subtle gloss of urushi lacquer and the excellent legibility of minimalistic markers and contrasting hands. The watches are frequently cited as offering significant value, with one reviewer noting the SPB163 as a great value at €1,300, and another highlighting the series' impressive 100M water resistance and Japanese design inspiration at $1,300 USD. However, the 12.4mm to 12.8mm thickness is noted by multiple sources as a potential area for improvement, with a preference for under 12mm, and one owner dislikes the date window. Accuracy figures for the 6R27 movement range from -15 to +25 seconds per day, and its power reserve is closer to 35-40 hours than the advertised 45 hours.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sceptre42mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
Sceptre40h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial72h
Water Resistance
Sceptre200m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial100m
MSRP
Sceptre$507
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial$1,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12.65mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Natulite
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6R5H
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$507
$1,400
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