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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.

Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Solent Timer42mm
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Solent Timer40h
R1 Racing Chronograph
Water Resistance
Solent Timer100m
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
MSRP
Solent Timer$399
R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Cream
Lume
Natulite
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$499
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