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Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105vsGrand Seiko SBGW281

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Motorsport 105
Marloe Watch CompanyMotorsport 105
MSRP $380
SBGW281
Grand SeikoSBGW281
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Motorsport 10541mm
SBGW28137.3mm
Power Reserve
Motorsport 10540h
SBGW28172h
Water Resistance
Motorsport 105100m
SBGW28130m
MSRP
Motorsport 105$380
SBGW281$4,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
41mm
37.3mm
Thickness
11.1mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Natulite
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8N24
9S64
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
21
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$380
$4,900

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What people say

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Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105 for its creative dial design, good contrast, and British Racing Green color, with some finding it wears smaller than its 41mm size. One owner appreciates its lack of a date window and comfortable wear on a 6.5” wrist. However, some users note Marloe's 20mm lug width can make models appear top-heavy, and a significant price increase has been observed across the brand's offerings. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Motorsport 105 highly for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

Grand Seiko SBGW281

Grand Seiko SBGW281 owners and reviewers alike praise its classic 37mm size and timeless, no-bezel design, with enthusiasts calling these manual-wind models "perfect Grand Seikos" for their thin profile, accessible price, and dial symmetry. The champagne dial is noted for its evocative, melting snow aesthetic, complemented by a gold seconds hand and a box crystal. The winding action is described as exceptionally smooth with satisfying clicky feedback, and the lug-to-lug measurement is approximately 45mm. This timepiece is splash resistant and retails for US$4,800. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGW281 for its elegant proportions and refined dial presentation.

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