Which is cheaper, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2?

At MSRP the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 is the cheaper of the two at $507, against $950 for the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) — a $443 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2?

The Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2?

The Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2?

The Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black).

What movement does the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) run compared to the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) uses the Sellita SW200 and the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 uses the Miyota 9039.

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Makina MEPHISTO_III (black)vsMarloe Watch Company Sceptre S2

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Makina MEPHISTO_III (black)

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MSRP $950

Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2

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MSRP $507

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MEPHISTO_III (black)38mm

Sceptre S242mm

Power Reserve

MEPHISTO_III (black)38h

Sceptre S242h

Water Resistance

MEPHISTO_III (black)100m

Sceptre S2200m

MSRP

MEPHISTO_III (black)$950

Sceptre S2$507

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

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Lume

None

Luminous

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

38h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$507

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