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Marloe Watch Company Morar 310vsGrand Seiko SBGH289

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Morar 310
Marloe Watch CompanyMorar 310
MSRP $697
SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Morar 31042mm
SBGH28943.8mm
Power Reserve
Morar 31042h
SBGH28955h
Water Resistance
Morar 310310m
SBGH289200m
MSRP
Morar 310$697
SBGH289$7,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
43.8mm
Thickness
12mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
310m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Swiss Superluminova X1BL
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9S85
Power Reserve
42h
55h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$697
$7,700

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What people say

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Marloe Watch Company Morar 310

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Morar 310 for its unique, steampunk-inspired aesthetic and brilliant lume. Reviewers and owners alike note its solid construction, sapphire crystal, and 310 meters of water resistance, with one owner reporting excellent accuracy of +1 second per day. The watch is considered good value, with a bead-blasted case and a playful dial. Some owners find the all-polished look a bit too shiny or feel it has too many design elements, and one owner reported experiencing static shocks. The bezel clicks are described as less substantial than higher-end divers, with slight play when disengaged, and one reviewer wished the 60-minute bezel marker was lumed. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Marloe Watch Company Morar 310 highly for its distinctive design and value proposition.

Grand Seiko SBGH289

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is praised for its legible blue dial, strong Lumibrite, and the accurate Hi-Beat Caliber 9S85 movement. Reviewers note its bright initial lume glow, though its longevity is questioned compared to other models. The watch features Grand Seiko's Super-Hard Coating for scratch resistance and retails for €7,200. Overall, reviewers highlight the SBGH289's appealing aesthetics and robust movement as key strengths.

From video reviewers

Excellent finishing and smooth bezel action are notable features of the Grand Seiko SBGH289. A weakness of the watch is the relatively low lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal lug width, with some considering 22mm a limitation for users who prefer a more standard 20mm or 21mm strap width, while others do not mention this as a concern.

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