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Mechaquartz vs Brooklyn 36

Next purchase? I tend to lean more toward automatic movements, but love what Furlan Marri has been doing lately. I think these two are pretty similar design-wise. Lmk!

Jul 29, 2026View spec sheet

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Furlan Marri Mechaquartz at true scale

Mechaquartz

Maen Brooklyn 36 at true scale

Brooklyn 36

Diameter

38mm

36mm

Thickness

11.5mm

11.1mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$661

$639

lowest

Movement

Seiko VK64

Miyota 9122

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Rosso Grigio
M5.1.1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Miyota 9122
Type
Meca-Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
n/a
0h
Jewels
n/a
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$661
$639

Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Furlan Marri Mechaquartz

Owners widely praise the Furlan Marri Mechaquartz for its vintage-inspired 38mm case and excellent finishing, with stepped case and dial details noted as captivating. Some owners find the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement's 24-hour subdial to be useless, while others appreciate the brand's craftsmanship and unique dial materials like meteorite. The watch features 50m water resistance and a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coatings. Opinions are split on the value proposition, with some viewing Furlan Marri as an overpriced homage brand and others defending the pricing for its design and finishing. Overall, owners rate the Furlan Marri Mechaquartz highly for its captivating vintage design and impressive finishing at its price point.

Maen Brooklyn 36

Owners widely praise the Maen Brooklyn 36 for its attractive sunburst dials, particularly the green and tan colorways, and its well-finished Jubilee bracelet that imparts an expensive feel. The 36mm case size and 46mm lug-to-lug are noted as fitting smaller wrists well, though one owner found its 12.6mm thickness surprisingly compact. Some owners express concerns about potential quality control issues, with one noting an askew 12 o'clock index, and others question the brand's newness and the longevity of its Miyota movement. On balance, owners rate the Maen Brooklyn 36 highly for its attractive design and triple calendar complication at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Maen M5.1.1 features a classy dial with a strong Rolex-inspired design. The watch's finishing and quality are on par with previous Maen watches. The Maen M5.1.1 has a relatively high price compared to its competitors, which might be a drawback for some buyers.

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