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Marloe Watch Company SceptrevsSwatch Sistem Pilote

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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.

Swatch Sistem Pilote

Owners widely report the Swatch Sistem Pilote is difficult to read in low light due to its black-on-black hands and lack of lume, though the hands do pop against the whitish indices. Some owners note the watch is thicker than expected and that the automatic movement is not serviceable, meaning it is essentially disposable if it fails. The Swatch Sistem51 construction is described as unrepairable, with some users reporting failures shortly after purchase or within a few years, leading to the entire mechanism needing replacement. Owners are split on its longevity, with some expecting it to last many years and others concerned about its limited lifespan and lack of investment value. Overall, owners view the Swatch Sistem Pilote as a fun, affordable automatic watch where the Swiss marketing is a primary factor in its perceived value.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sceptre42mm
Sistem Pilote42mm
Power Reserve
Sceptre40h
Sistem Pilote
Water Resistance
Sceptre200m
Sistem Pilote30m
MSRP
Sceptre$399
Sistem Pilote$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Thickness
12.65mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
Finish
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Natulite
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$285
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