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Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2vsSeiko Astron

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Sceptre S2
Marloe Watch CompanySceptre S2
MSRP $507
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sceptre S242mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
Sceptre S242h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
Sceptre S2200m
Astron100m
MSRP
Sceptre S2$507
Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
12.6mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminous
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
5X83
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$507
$2,500

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What people say

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Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2's unique design, with particular admiration for its face, bezel, and distinctive orange chapter ring with "+" hour markers. The bracelet's finish and micro-adjustments are noted as well-executed, contributing to a solid feel and versatility for daily wear. However, some enthusiasts find the 42mm diameter wears large due to the expansive dial and thin bezel. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 highly for its striking aesthetics and solid build at its price point.

Seiko Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular technology, solar-powered quartz movement, and GPS time synchronization, making it a convenient grab-and-go option. The watch is frequently noted for its comfortable and lightweight titanium build, with some models featuring well-finished cases and robust ceramic bezels. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's dynamic and shiny appearance, with textured hour markers and high-contrast edges. Accuracy is generally considered good, with figures ranging from +/- 15 seconds per month to within 1/2 second per day, easily corrected by GPS signal. However, some owners note that DST requires manual adjustment and that automatic time syncing depends on proximity to radio wave towers. The price point is a concern for some, who feel it competes with luxury watches without the same aesthetic appeal. One owner pointed out minimal lume and a slight misalignment of the minute hand on their model.

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