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Marloe Watch Company Solent TimervsSeiko 5KX

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Solent Timer
Marloe Watch CompanySolent Timer
MSRP $507
5KX
Seiko5KX
MSRP $350
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 5KX

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its strong lume and comfortable wearability, with many noting its compact feel due to a short lug-to-lug length. The NH36 movement's accuracy varies, with typical performance between +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though some report better. A lack of screw-down crown and ISO certification are noted drawbacks for its water resistance. Some owners find the bracelet to be of cheaper construction with hollow links, and a few have reported quality control issues. The consensus is that the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series offers good value for its price, appealing to those who appreciate its tool-like nature and iconic lineage.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Solent Timer42mm
5KX42.5mm
Power Reserve
Solent Timer40h
5KX41h
Water Resistance
Solent Timer100m
5KX100m
MSRP
Solent Timer$507
5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Natulite
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$507
$350
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