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Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2vsHELM Vanuatu

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Sceptre S2
Marloe Watch CompanySceptre S2
MSRP $507
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sceptre S242mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Sceptre S242h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Sceptre S2200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Sceptre S2$507
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminous
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$507
$285

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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