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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 King Turtle

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many appreciating its faithful recreation of classic designs and proven movements like the 4R36 and 6R15. Reviewers highlight impressive case finishing and durability, noting that even larger models wear smaller than expected due to thoughtful case design. Some owners find the solar quartz models a great entry point, appreciating their design and solar functionality. However, specific variants receive critiques: the bracelet clasp on the Samurai is described as underwhelming, and the Sumo's bracelet width and clasp are seen as too narrow and rudimentary, respectively. The SPB183 is considered expensive for a Japanese watch, and its lume is noted as not quite matching older Seiko Monster models. The GMT function on the SPB519 is deemed less practical for serious travel, and its bezel clicks are described as quieter and mushier.

From video reviewers

The King Turtle's ceramic bezel and sapphire crystal are significant upgrades. Reviewers noted a slight price increase for these features.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Solent Timer42mm
King Turtle45mm
Power Reserve
Solent Timer40h
King Turtle41h
Water Resistance
Solent Timer100m
King Turtle200m
MSRP
Solent Timer$399
King Turtle$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
12mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$650
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