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Marloe Watch Company Solent TimervsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Solent Timer
Marloe Watch CompanySolent Timer
MSRP $507
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $900

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Solent Timer42mm
Prospex Sea41mm
Power Reserve
Solent Timer40h
Prospex Sea70h
Water Resistance
Solent Timer100m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Solent Timer$507
Prospex Sea$900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$507
$900

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What people say

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Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer for its beautiful design and perceived quality, with excellent packaging noted as a positive. One owner reports the included strap may be too large for wrists under 7 inches. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting their GMT runs a tad fast. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer highly for its aesthetic appeal and quality feel.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent lume, robust build, and value, with many highlighting the comfortable 4 o'clock crown and reliable movements. Reviewers note impressive case finishing and attractive dials, with specific models lauded for their gradient blue designs and smooth bezel actions. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +9 seconds/day after demagnetization, while others find the watches to be good first "proper" watches. Some owners find the stock rubber straps uncomfortable or the overall size substantial on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its combination of strong dive watch functionality and appealing design at its price point.

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