Marloe Watch Company SceptrevsTissot Seastar 1000

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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 Sceptre at true scale

Sceptre

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

12.7mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

40h

80h

highest

MSRP

$399

lowest

$875

Movement

Miyota 9039

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.65mm
12.48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Graded grey-black
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
Natulite
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
40h
80h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$875
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Marloe Watch Company Sceptre

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre for its attractive retro aesthetic, solid feel, and excellent quality for the price, with many receiving positive comments on its appearance. The unboxing experience is noted as top-notch, and the bracelet's build quality and micro-adjustments are appreciated, though some question its value against cheaper options. One owner finds the canvas strap complements the less shiny steel case, contributing to comfortable daily wear. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre highly for its strong retro design and impressive execution at its price point.

Tissot Seastar 1000

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its value and solid build, with one reviewer calling it a comfortable, sporty, and affordable everyday watch with a great case and dial ratio. However, some owners find the Tissot Seastar 1000 too large and poorly proportioned, citing small indices on larger dials and a difficult-to-read bezel. Criticisms also include a non-reflective crystal causing glare, mediocre lume, and a subpar bracelet, with some feeling it is underwhelming for the price compared to other divers. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 highly for its value and solid build at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the Powermatic 80 movement is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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