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Marloe Watch Company Solent TimervsHELM Vanuatu

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Solent Timer
Marloe Watch CompanySolent Timer
MSRP $507
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Solent Timer42mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Solent Timer40h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Solent Timer100m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Solent Timer$507
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Natulite
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko Instruments NH35
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$507
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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