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Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2vsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Sceptre S2
Marloe Watch CompanySceptre S2
MSRP $507
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,100
What people say

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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 Prospex Sea

Seiko Prospex Sea models are widely praised for their excellent build quality, value for money, and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating the vintage-inspired designs and robust construction. Owners note the silicone straps are surprisingly comfortable and well-finished, and the Lumibrite lume is excellent. However, some find the 44.3mm size and thickness too large for smaller wrists, though others report the sizing as perfect. The 6R15 movement in some variants offers accuracy around +4 seconds per day with a 50-hour power reserve, while newer movements offer more. Some models are criticized for a bracelet width not matching the case size or a rudimentary clasp for their price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive case work and finishing at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sceptre S242mm
Prospex Sea41.3mm
Power Reserve
Sceptre S242h
Prospex Sea72h
Water Resistance
Sceptre S2200m
Prospex Sea300m
MSRP
Sceptre S2$507
Prospex Sea$1,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.3mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminous
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6R55
Power Reserve
42h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$507
$1,100
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