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Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2vsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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Sceptre S2
Marloe Watch CompanySceptre S2
MSRP $507
Baby Alpinist
SeikoBaby Alpinist
MSRP $725

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sceptre S242mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
Sceptre S242h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Sceptre S2200m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
Sceptre S2$507
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminous
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6R35
Power Reserve
42h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$507
$725

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2's unique design, with particular admiration for its face, bezel, and distinctive orange chapter ring with "+" hour markers. The bracelet's finish and micro-adjustments are noted as well-executed, contributing to a solid feel and versatility for daily wear. However, some enthusiasts find the 42mm diameter wears large due to the expansive dial and thin bezel. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 highly for its striking aesthetics and solid build at its price point.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

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