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Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2vsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Sceptre S2
Marloe Watch CompanySceptre S2
MSRP $507
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sceptre S242mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Sceptre S242h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Sceptre S2200m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Sceptre S2$507
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
White
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$507
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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