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Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2vsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Sceptre S2
Marloe Watch CompanySceptre S2
MSRP $507
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sceptre S242mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Sceptre S242h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Sceptre S2200m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Sceptre S2$507
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$507
$329

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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.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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