I think to add extra credibility to your channel, you need to have a plastic Morag phone you up from her loch and talk to you in a Scottish accent about watches and her thoughts on life in general.
@@saintdave1877 For the record, I wasn't dissing the gentleman referenced, I enjoy his channel too. But the cartoon bubble of Jody talking to a plastic head speaking in a Scottish accent was just too much :)
What I love about Marloe, and my Coniston Bluebird is my first mechanical, is that they do not go along with the crowd on design, but they aren’t out in the twilight zone either. Same with this. You see so many samey, samey dive watches, I give them props for being different and staking their own territory. Not crazy about the shell look on the indices, but I’ll say this about the hands, they match, vs a Spinnaker Amalfi where it looks like they picked two random sets of hands out of a bag.
Kudos to Marloe for NOT creating yet another homage diver design. I agree there are WAY too many similar Oyster, 50 Fathoms, Turtle look alike dive watches out there. And the brutalistic hands are in marked contrast with the "soft" bivalve shells/indices on purpose. That contrast over a sand dial gives this watch a truly unique character, IMHO. Moreover, I'm not a diver and I'll never be down at depths of 310m, but the bezel DOES have a lumed pip which negates the underwater timing legibility complaints given in this review. Lastly, for this unique waterproof design with FANTASTIC lume (it's a shame this watch was omitted in his Lume Wars), and a smaller case size that will match my wrist, I think US $500 is a fair price... especially for a movement with +5 second/day! So I'm fine if they cut corners to match the ISO certification without having to pay for that certification and pass the costs on to customers. It's actually quite smart what they did to keep prices low. And if you're wondering, yes, I'm ordering one for Xmas. 😁
I agree there's definitely something incongruous between those hands and the hour markers, but for me, I think the problem is actually the markers and not the hands. The squarish hands actually kind of work with the industrial design of the case. I think the markers just look too delicate when compared to the rest of the watch, and that's only amplified by the hands they've chosen. If they had gone with something more block-ish or rugged looking, I think that would have suited the overall look much better. The softness of those markers is where it all comes apart. On another watch they might be the star (or shell!?) that make the piece, but they just don't fit here. I also think the colour of the dial does it no favours either (I'd like to see another colourway to compare). The soft blue-ish grey of the dial really clashes with the gunmetal case. Again, it's adding softness to a watch that elsewhere is designed to be hard as nails. Points for trying something different. Points off for a poor attempt (but hey-- it's made it all the way from the design phase to production, so it must be to some people's liking at least!)
I have just purchased one of these watches, Jan 2021 with price in UK at £399 inc leather and silicon strap delivered. Which Seems excellent value for the uniqueness of the watch plus it’s supporting a small Scottish based company endeavouring to stay in business despite everything coronavirus is throwing at it. OK Marloe isn’t a Seiko, or a Rolex or any other of the mass market brands but at least you can phone Marloe at their place in Perth , speak to one of the owner, directors about their watches and get the feeling you are appreciated as a customer. That kind of customer support the big brands just cannot compete with. I bet there is a good chance that if I dropped in at Marloe’s HQ wearing my Morar they would welcome me in, have a cup of tea with a biscuit and show me their latest watches. If I did the same at say Rolex they would call security?
Love the honesty and humor in your reviews Sir. This is one of my most trusted watch channels, and I bought a Khaki King II from Jomashop off of your recommendation
Just a "dive style" random comment,today The Richard Perret watchmaker channel from the UK announced that bang for such the Casio mrw200 is the best watch in the world for all it offers and quality.£16.00 and yes I own one because of JOMW! Cheers!.
That was a really great video , seeing a guy who handles Rolex and other high end stuff get so enthusiastic about the Casio was very entertaining...same as Jody to be fair. That watch is my holiday don't care if it gets broken watch too.
I like it. 40mm looks perfect to me! I'd like a date complication for £500, though. If they did a proper stainless steel version with a bracelet I'd definitely buy one.
I will be positive and just say I like the colors on it. That's about it. Still saving this year for a Tudor BB58. I'm about to go 12 months without buying a watch. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers y'all.
On a positive note, this review did make me visit the website of the maker to see what else they had. The Haskell in sand, best looking field watch I’ve seen, pity they didn’t send that for review. Not cheap by any standards, but if it’s around when I’ve got the spare $ I could buy one of those.
Randolph Cirilo That statement would be inappropriate and too much man. This design is actually decent, the non-sharp tip hands is a matter of preference, aside from that it is quite a good watch. It is certainly worth something, just not 500 dollars.
Funnily enough, I really like it precisely because it's odd with contradicting design elements... However... the price shunts it directly into Helm territory, and that's a fight it's gonna lose. Or, if I want to buy British, the Hamtun is titanium, and a much more balanced design, for roughly the same money. There is something about it though...
Keeping it real by calling them as you see them on watches provided to you free of charge, so thank you for that Jody. The case finishing and the angled knurling on the bezel edge are clearly the stars of the show. I don't have a problem with those blocky hands per se, but agree they clash with the shell motif of the indices. In addition to changing the shape of the hour and minutes hands , I think there was also a missed opportunity to carry the shell motif over to the lollipop and counterbalance on the seconds hand.
Love this watch. The Sand texture face is an amazing design touch that deserves my money. Strap can be changed, don't think anyone should be crying about that....
I like the look of this watch and the specs look ok. At 500 dollars it's expensive but as of July 21 it's on sale at £299 around $412. Had a look through their collection and they look pretty interesting.
Good job Jody. I've been following Marloe from the outset and can't help but feel that they're struggling a bit. They started out with rather handsome yet small, handwound dress casual watches, which have got to be tough to build a brand around at this point. They're slowly drifting towards a more sporty aesthetic - I'm guessing for commercial reasons - while trying to maintain their unique design philosophy. As a result, this one looks... just a little bit odd. It wouldn't be something I'd consider if I was in search of a tool diver or any diver for that matter. The Lomond Chronoscope, on the other hand, was an absolutely beautiful watch. I wish they'd put out a new version, as I'd be a buyer. Cheers!
Thanks for the honesty I found the watch online and really liked it but as you said $500 for a miyota movement scared me off, and your review has made me realize I made a good choice not buying it.
Well, let's separate the claims and the brochure from what we're looking at. It's not a utility diver. Agree about the bezel markings. I like the dial and the hands (sorry Jody) and the hands especially because they remind me of the Sinn U1, Brutal? yes, but also very practical. I like the colorway of the dial and hands and chapter as well -- it looks delicious. But so much a fan of the distressed-looking case (true for any watch I see with that styling cue) but I like the case shape. Look, it's not for me, but I think it's unique and attractive.
It is so difficult to try and innovate in the dive watch market around this price point. This is a bold idea for a watch and I think they’ve tried to do something different. The problem is, at this price, there are so many brilliant diver watch options that any offering needs to be virtually flawless. I would be severely tempted if it were cheaper.
I like everything you don't like! lol The single lume pip on the bezel makes it easier to orientate quickly in a pinch then a fully lumed bezel ime, same for the different lume colors on the hands. I like the overall hand-shape and size of the watch as well (i'm a small-wristed-guy), and I don't wear bracelets so the strap seems perfect too. Good thing we're not all the same I guess, thanks for the review ;)
storm3016 happy to see someone else who’s not a fan of the fully lumed bezels. Just feels a bit too much. I do however like the way seiko lumed the first 15 minutes on the solar tunas for some reason.
@@wbarns15 Haha, yeah, we're are bit of a minority is seems. I've been looking for a sapphire bezel insert to put on my Sharky SKX for months now, but all the ones I found are fully lumed and I really want one with just a lume pip or triangle. I'm guessing the market is just too small for it.
When I think of a monster watch...I can't help but recall the one I have - the Citizen Promaster SST JW0071-58E. An All titanium, 54mm (yes!) true-blue monster of a timepiece. Big. Beautiful. Lighter than you'd think. Would love to see a review if you can get your hands on one!
I like the looks and design quite a bit but agree it should be 43mm with slightly longer lug to lug. I wouldn't buy it as is but a larger version I would consider.
Take another look at the Helm Vanuatu. Granted, the minute hand has a bit of a tip on it so you can pick out the correct minute, but they're basically rectagular slabs, almost identical to this Morar.
Well that *was* an honest review. Pity about that guidebook - bodgy as hell. Good job calling them out on it. It seems to me that case and finish would be great for a field watch, but take it in salt water and you'd need to scrub the salt off after. No quick rinse. I agree about the handset - what are they thinking?
Wow . Hi Jodi I was searching on AliExpress looking at the men’s automatic watches and hand wind. And lo and behold. I came Accross real turblin hand wind watches by Guanqun they run any from $440.00 to $599.00 I was thinking about purchasing one . They are hand wind with see-through back they have a beautiful movement in them. Now I don’t know if it’s a keeper movement or if it’s upper movement I would assume they would put a high-quality movement in it for that price. And I know for one of those types of watches that $600 is not a lot but for me I think it would be really cool to own real turbulin Even if it is Chinese. Why don’t you look it up and take a look at them on AliExpress you may be impressed and even do a review.
Mate! Check Lenvino watches for cheap tourbys from a decent brand. A lot of fun for not much cash, for sure. Just make sure that it's actually what you want. Cheers!
Just looking at the watch without any context i do like it. However add in the price and the little rough edges once you 'dive' in, kind of lessens this some what. But guess you can't knock it till you tried, which you really seem to have done with this watch yourself.
I just got the Morar Emerald for $365 (GBP 299) with the leather and rubber straps. I really like it. Definitely worth the money now. Unfortunately they are on sale because the “Morar is no more”. Really nice though. I”m not a diver and I’m not taking it to the bottom of a loch.
Interesting design much as you said if it's going to be a diver/tool watch and the marketing pushes it it should have a lumed bezel and more defined/sharper hand set.
Jody - the watch should jump in the Loch! They need to lower a few of these down to the bottom of the Loch and then back up to demonstrate the water resistance.
Jodie, love the channel! Thanks for fighting the good fight. I agree with you about the ISO non-cert and all the talk of ISO. But the hands are kinda cool! There, I said it. And the etched bezel visibility issue? Unless the whole things is lumed, you're basically never gonna see the marks after the lumed pip. Cheers.
This watch is beautiful, I have the emerald and it is a beautiful watch with a steam punk look, far better than all the Rolex copy rubbish that’s around, it is completely unique and does everything it is supposed to do
Are you going to flog it right now, or wait for a dignified period of time to pass, since it came to you for free (aka: 'til the heat dies down, so they don't notice a 2nd hand listing for one on eBay, that has probably been listed by you)?
I guess this watch was designed to meet those ISO standards without actually having to pay for the certification, similar to what some phone companies do with water resistance certifications. I guess that aesthetic is going to be polarising, and while I do like it, it's not something I would get to wear often. Thanks for the great review as always!
Really like where they were going with that but i agree with you on your points. If they tweak that some theyd have a real killer original watch style!
Happy to see a diver in Subby size without copying it! The ISO certification is f..king expensive and to give them a chance I would believe that the watch will pass it... The hands.... if they added a small tip on the end like on the Phoibos Wavemaster they would be perfect - when they choose the same color of lume for the hands... All in all a very interesting and appealing watch with a bit a high price tag... Maybe I should have a deeper look into it!
They really shouldn't mention it so much , bud , if they don't have it. Every Chinese diver in the Ali express catalogue could say built towards ISO standards without having to provide any proof of it. it's like the local chippy saying they are working towards a Michelin star.
The website says they are based in Perth Scotland. I am in Scotland also, and if I want this watch heavily marketing its Scottish roots it will cost me £450. If I switch my shipping country to USA the equivalent cost is £395 at current exchange rates. A saving of £55. How does that work?
@@AtheistOrphan I did assume they may be made in China but couldn't confirm it from the website. Perhaps I didn't look closely enough. Does this mean that USA based buyers from somewhere like Aliexpress pay less than UK buyers? I thought shipping cost would be the same worldwide and then individual countries charge the customer duty on the package once it arrives in the destination country. Am I missing something?
I disagree.. and I'm going to break something, kick and throw around. IMHO it looks great, only the price would stop me from buying it. ( € 310,- would be a great offer.. heck it is allready on the dial 🤔 )
The square ended hands make them so imprecise. I think they could have made them pointed but led in with a soft curve like the rest of the indices. I actually liked the watch for most of it's features but the blunt hands is a deal breaker, especially on a watch that you want to be very precise.
I agree about hands. BUT other than that it's great. Finally something original, interesting and wearable for people with smaller wrists. After all divers that look almost the same it's something very refreshing.
I was waiting for this review since your 'roll' video but whilst waiting one came up on eBay at a pretty good price so I bought it. The strap isn't great but I like the markers and case. The dial wasn't the colour I wanted but it's growing on me. My biggest problem with it is that it just feels too light. As for the box and booklet, they went straight in the cupboard. Just no need for it.
Some what ‘dressy’ but proper utilitarian look as well. Makes sense with mentioned Scottish heritage. Would consider taking this on a future trip to the fatherland, up north in the cold Thurso waters
I don't mind the hands, they remind me of the Sinn hands and the 40 mil size is actually a bit of a change of pace. The overall design aesthetic is actually kind of compelling. I have an 8in wrist but I quite like sporting my 40 mm Helm Komodo every now and again. The main issue is the price and the games they are playing with certification. If the watch was closer to $300 it would be a lot more compelling choice. At $500 I think it's batting out of it’s league. When you can get an ISO certified Helm at $275 to $300 or a Zelos in that fancy wooden box for around the mid 300’s I think they're being a little ambitious.
The case seems the only part done right , the dial , hands , strap and the indices are not great. Maybe a meteorite dial with thinner hands and applied gunmetal lume filled indices would suit better.
If they had used the metal or colour on the rest of the watch on the hands ( and made the hands pointed ) it would've made the watch a little more attractive. A shame , would love to see a great Scottish watch too. It would have to be at least 200m water resistant ,just for walking to the pub and be hefty enough to be used in sports arguments 🏴🏴🤣
Great video Jody. Always honesty from you and that is a great legacy. Speaking of honesty, I don't like any of the Marloe watches but this one really took the cake. Thanks for all you do. Brian.
Cathedral hour hand and sword minute hand would soften this dial so much... but I’m not a watch designer. Maybe a focus group would have done some good?!? 😖
Another expensive watch from an unknown company. Back in the day, you would pay US$200 for a watch like this. Now almost every new company will charge you US$500 (or even more) for a watch with an off-shelf movement !
This. The movement is like 100 dollars (for us consumers buying a single piece, not a watch company buying thousands), the strap is a couple dollars at best and the case, while it isn't particularly cheap, cannot be worth more than 200 dollars considering that other companies (like Invicta :D) are selling entire dive watches rated for 300 meters for less than that
Ok, it’s not the complete perfect watch, but RESPECT to them creating a watch with its own design. And a design that works for most parts. Bezel design maybe not perfect,. Size could have gone with a more tuna-shape to get a bigger watch and still compact lug to lug, but they stuck to giving it their own style. I dig the handset, but would probably reduced the hour-hand just a tiny bit, but that might have been to similar to the Doxa-hands. I’m not sure you’re going to see these small issues after a few weeks actually. Maybe with a different strap it could look even better. Prize is what puts me on the fence. Else I really liked the bit of uniq style 👍👌
The packaging, brochure and dubious claims do seem a bit of a wank. Especially at this price. I do like the design of case and bezel but the hands and indices do not do it for me. Also agree that probably not that functional as a dive watch. So Marloe maybe spend less time and resources telling people about how great the watch is and spend more time on a watch that can stand on its own. Thanks Jody for the look.
I like it! But I'd like it even more if they filled the bezel markers with lume, extended the hands a little bit, and pointed the hands instead of a squared off end. As well as lowered the price a bit.
Excellent review Jody, I can understand wanting to support your own but I can do agree with you, that there are certain choices that weren't that good at all. Anyway, great vid as always!
Oh well, they can't all be winners. Your feedback is always honest, gentle and constructive. I hope the microbrands appreciate you as much as your fans.
Must admit i cant say that i particularly like the design of this watch at all, i dont like the faux aged look nor the mismatch design. However they do some other really nice looking watches, in fact ive just ordered a Coniston, which are much better priced at £300
Good review Jody. As your channel has grown you are clearly receiving more free watches than before. Absolutely nothing wrong with that and it’s a great way for you to benefit from bringing us such good reviews. But honesty is a key currency to trade off and I’ve seen some dubious reviews on other channels I reckon are just paid promotion. So it’s great to see that you stay transparent and honest with us - really respect that about your channel. Another good review Jody keep em Coming👍🏻
Love the design overall and the materials. Precision is just "holy" in my opinion and we reached it in the '90s. Not sure what wide spread horology is about in that sub-department.
I think to add extra credibility to your channel, you need to have a plastic Morag phone you up from her loch and talk to you in a Scottish accent about watches and her thoughts on life in general.
That's the funniest reply to a vid I've seen in months!
Ouch 🤣
@@saintdave1877 For the record, I wasn't dissing the gentleman referenced, I enjoy his channel too. But the cartoon bubble of Jody talking to a plastic head speaking in a Scottish accent was just too much :)
@@khatfull 👍 still funny though 🤣
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What I love about Marloe, and my Coniston Bluebird is my first mechanical, is that they do not go along with the crowd on design, but they aren’t out in the twilight zone either. Same with this. You see so many samey, samey dive watches, I give them props for being different and staking their own territory. Not crazy about the shell look on the indices, but I’ll say this about the hands, they match, vs a Spinnaker Amalfi where it looks like they picked two random sets of hands out of a bag.
Agreed.
Kudos to Marloe for NOT creating yet another homage diver design. I agree there are WAY too many similar Oyster, 50 Fathoms, Turtle look alike dive watches out there. And the brutalistic hands are in marked contrast with the "soft" bivalve shells/indices on purpose. That contrast over a sand dial gives this watch a truly unique character, IMHO. Moreover, I'm not a diver and I'll never be down at depths of 310m, but the bezel DOES have a lumed pip which negates the underwater timing legibility complaints given in this review. Lastly, for this unique waterproof design with FANTASTIC lume (it's a shame this watch was omitted in his Lume Wars), and a smaller case size that will match my wrist, I think US $500 is a fair price... especially for a movement with +5 second/day! So I'm fine if they cut corners to match the ISO certification without having to pay for that certification and pass the costs on to customers. It's actually quite smart what they did to keep prices low. And if you're wondering, yes, I'm ordering one for Xmas. 😁
I agree there's definitely something incongruous between those hands and the hour markers, but for me, I think the problem is actually the markers and not the hands. The squarish hands actually kind of work with the industrial design of the case. I think the markers just look too delicate when compared to the rest of the watch, and that's only amplified by the hands they've chosen. If they had gone with something more block-ish or rugged looking, I think that would have suited the overall look much better. The softness of those markers is where it all comes apart. On another watch they might be the star (or shell!?) that make the piece, but they just don't fit here. I also think the colour of the dial does it no favours either (I'd like to see another colourway to compare). The soft blue-ish grey of the dial really clashes with the gunmetal case. Again, it's adding softness to a watch that elsewhere is designed to be hard as nails. Points for trying something different. Points off for a poor attempt (but hey-- it's made it all the way from the design phase to production, so it must be to some people's liking at least!)
All faults aside, I do appreciate when a manufacturer just takes that small extra step and puts a no-date movement in their no-date watch.
I have just purchased one of these watches, Jan 2021 with price in UK at £399 inc leather and silicon strap delivered. Which Seems excellent value for the uniqueness of the watch plus it’s supporting a small Scottish based company endeavouring to stay in business despite everything coronavirus is throwing at it. OK Marloe isn’t a Seiko, or a Rolex or any other of the mass market brands but at least you can phone Marloe at their place in Perth , speak to one of the owner, directors about their watches and get the feeling you are appreciated as a customer. That kind of customer support the big brands just cannot compete with. I bet there is a good chance that if I dropped in at Marloe’s HQ wearing my Morar they would welcome me in, have a cup of tea with a biscuit and show me their latest watches. If I did the same at say Rolex they would call security?
That bezel is so unique and antique. Love what you bring to us Jody. Always a pain in my wallet!
It has some really neat components but the watch as a whole gets confused when they are all put together.
Agreed. I think they tried to make it unique but sacrificed some cohesiveness
Love the honesty and humor in your reviews Sir. This is one of my most trusted watch channels, and I bought a Khaki King II from Jomashop off of your recommendation
Just a "dive style" random comment,today The Richard Perret watchmaker channel from the UK announced that bang for such the Casio mrw200 is the best watch in the world for all it offers and quality.£16.00 and yes I own one because of JOMW! Cheers!.
That was a really great video , seeing a guy who handles Rolex and other high end stuff get so enthusiastic about the Casio was very entertaining...same as Jody to be fair. That watch is my holiday don't care if it gets broken watch too.
@@saintdave1877 Yes he is a very likeable chap.Mine I brought for camping trips but quickly became my daily knock about.Great little watch.Cheers!
This feels like it should come with a bottle of Ardmore in the box.
Thank you Jodi. Your willingness to be honest is a huge asset.
I like it. 40mm looks perfect to me! I'd like a date complication for £500, though. If they did a proper stainless steel version with a bracelet I'd definitely buy one.
I will be positive and just say I like the colors on it. That's about it. Still saving this year for a Tudor BB58. I'm about to go 12 months without buying a watch. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers y'all.
Good luck mate, saving for a BB41 myself 👍🏻
Hi Jody, great review, I thought the indices looked like pasta shells. nice try but no cigar especially at that price and in that colour.
I have the same rubber strap on a orient mako, i got the strap for £10
On a positive note, this review did make me visit the website of the maker to see what else they had. The Haskell in sand, best looking field watch I’ve seen, pity they didn’t send that for review. Not cheap by any standards, but if it’s around when I’ve got the spare $ I could buy one of those.
I dig the design and the quality. But 500 dollars is too steep for me.
Perhaps 250-350 dollars would be appropriate.
Just what I was thinking, too.
More like free with the purchase of some cheap cologne or something..
Randolph Cirilo
That statement would be inappropriate and too much man. This design is actually decent, the non-sharp tip hands is a matter of preference, aside from that it is quite a good watch.
It is certainly worth something, just not 500 dollars.
Funnily enough, I really like it precisely because it's odd with contradicting design elements... However... the price shunts it directly into Helm territory, and that's a fight it's gonna lose. Or, if I want to buy British, the Hamtun is titanium, and a much more balanced design, for roughly the same money.
There is something about it though...
Keeping it real by calling them as you see them on watches provided to you free of charge, so thank you for that Jody. The case finishing and the angled knurling on the bezel edge are clearly the stars of the show. I don't have a problem with those blocky hands per se, but agree they clash with the shell motif of the indices. In addition to changing the shape of the hour and minutes hands , I think there was also a missed opportunity to carry the shell motif over to the lollipop and counterbalance on the seconds hand.
Love this watch. The Sand texture face is an amazing design touch that deserves my money. Strap can be changed, don't think anyone should be crying about that....
I bought an oris Bico after seeing how much you love oris, and I’m not disappointed , so happy with my purchase!
"Gunmetal" is a color, not a material. I have no idea what this thing is plated in, but it ain't "gunmetal"
Gunmetal is an alloy that used to be used for making... yes, guns. Look it up.
I like the look of this watch and the specs look ok. At 500 dollars it's expensive but as of July 21 it's on sale at £299 around $412. Had a look through their collection and they look pretty interesting.
Good job Jody. I've been following Marloe from the outset and can't help but feel that they're struggling a bit. They started out with rather handsome yet small, handwound dress casual watches, which have got to be tough to build a brand around at this point. They're slowly drifting towards a more sporty aesthetic - I'm guessing for commercial reasons - while trying to maintain their unique design philosophy. As a result, this one looks... just a little bit odd. It wouldn't be something I'd consider if I was in search of a tool diver or any diver for that matter. The Lomond Chronoscope, on the other hand, was an absolutely beautiful watch. I wish they'd put out a new version, as I'd be a buyer. Cheers!
Thanks for the honesty I found the watch online and really liked it but as you said $500 for a miyota movement scared me off, and your review has made me realize I made a good choice not buying it.
Well, let's separate the claims and the brochure from what we're looking at. It's not a utility diver. Agree about the bezel markings. I like the dial and the hands (sorry Jody) and the hands especially because they remind me of the Sinn U1, Brutal? yes, but also very practical. I like the colorway of the dial and hands and chapter as well -- it looks delicious. But so much a fan of the distressed-looking case (true for any watch I see with that styling cue) but I like the case shape. Look, it's not for me, but I think it's unique and attractive.
Any coupon codes? I actually like the coniston model they have
Curious if you heard from them regarding the ISO certification (i.e. if they are in the process of getting it) after all those ISO references?
The side profile of the watch reminds me of the Cadisen C1032, albeit a top heavy and grey version of it, especially those lugs!
Great review! This would be a great watch for 300USD. If it had lume on the bezel, less square hands and titanium would make it worth 500 imo.
This watch has stiff competition at their asking price. Also, the design is maybe a bit too unique.
Interesting watch, and an honest review to go with it. This one's a bit too out there for me, but it's nice to see an original looking piece!
It is so difficult to try and innovate in the dive watch market around this price point. This is a bold idea for a watch and I think they’ve tried to do something different. The problem is, at this price, there are so many brilliant diver watch options that any offering needs to be virtually flawless. I would be severely tempted if it were cheaper.
I like everything you don't like! lol The single lume pip on the bezel makes it easier to orientate quickly in a pinch then a fully lumed bezel ime, same for the different lume colors on the hands. I like the overall hand-shape and size of the watch as well (i'm a small-wristed-guy), and I don't wear bracelets so the strap seems perfect too. Good thing we're not all the same I guess, thanks for the review ;)
storm3016 happy to see someone else who’s not a fan of the fully lumed bezels. Just feels a bit too much. I do however like the way seiko lumed the first 15 minutes on the solar tunas for some reason.
@@wbarns15 Haha, yeah, we're are bit of a minority is seems. I've been looking for a sapphire bezel insert to put on my Sharky SKX for months now, but all the ones I found are fully lumed and I really want one with just a lume pip or triangle. I'm guessing the market is just too small for it.
When I think of a monster watch...I can't help but recall the one I have - the Citizen Promaster SST JW0071-58E. An All titanium, 54mm (yes!) true-blue monster of a timepiece. Big. Beautiful. Lighter than you'd think. Would love to see a review if you can get your hands on one!
Thanx Jody! Thanx for the honesty! 👍
I love the size and design of this watch and it's now on my short list!
I like the looks and design quite a bit but agree it should be 43mm with slightly longer lug to lug. I wouldn't buy it as is but a larger version I would consider.
I like the hands 😍 The finish rocks also. If this was around the 250 pound mark I’d be very tempted. Great review, mate 👍🏼😃👍🏼
How long does it take for a watch from the jomashop to arive in the EU, Belgium?
Take another look at the Helm Vanuatu. Granted, the minute hand has a bit of a tip on it so you can pick out the correct minute, but they're basically rectagular slabs, almost identical to this Morar.
Then maybe it's the indexes on this one? Just doesn't work overall. Cheers!
Well that *was* an honest review. Pity about that guidebook - bodgy as hell. Good job calling them out on it.
It seems to me that case and finish would be great for a field watch, but take it in salt water and you'd need to scrub the salt off after. No quick rinse. I agree about the handset - what are they thinking?
Wow . Hi Jodi I was searching on AliExpress looking at the men’s automatic watches and hand wind. And lo and behold. I came Accross real turblin hand wind watches by
Guanqun they run any from $440.00 to $599.00 I was thinking about purchasing one . They are hand wind with see-through back they have a beautiful movement in them. Now I don’t know if it’s a keeper movement or if it’s upper movement I would assume they would put a high-quality movement in it for that price. And I know for one of those types of watches that $600 is not a lot but for me I think it would be really cool to own real turbulin Even if it is Chinese. Why don’t you look it up and take a look at them on AliExpress you may be impressed and even do a review.
Mate! Check Lenvino watches for cheap tourbys from a decent brand. A lot of fun for not much cash, for sure. Just make sure that it's actually what you want. Cheers!
Just looking at the watch without any context i do like it. However add in the price and the little rough edges once you 'dive' in, kind of lessens this some what. But guess you can't knock it till you tried, which you really seem to have done with this watch yourself.
The case/bezel/crown design is brilliant.
I just got the Morar Emerald for $365 (GBP 299) with the leather and rubber straps. I really like it. Definitely worth the money now. Unfortunately they are on sale because the “Morar is no more”. Really nice though. I”m not a diver and I’m not taking it to the bottom of a loch.
Interesting design much as you said if it's going to be a diver/tool watch and the marketing pushes it it should have a lumed bezel and more defined/sharper hand set.
Jody - the watch should jump in the Loch! They need to lower a few of these down to the bottom of the Loch and then back up to demonstrate the water resistance.
Brutally honest as always Jody 👌 There are, as rightly stated, some nice elements to this watch but it falls short.......and that price! *shudder*
If I'm not mistaken, an ISO Diver's needs minute markers all around the rotating bezel...
Jodie, love the channel! Thanks for fighting the good fight. I agree with you about the ISO non-cert and all the talk of ISO. But the hands are kinda cool! There, I said it. And the etched bezel visibility issue? Unless the whole things is lumed, you're basically never gonna see the marks after the lumed pip. Cheers.
This watch is beautiful, I have the emerald and it is a beautiful watch with a steam punk look, far better than all the Rolex copy rubbish that’s around, it is completely unique and does everything it is supposed to do
Are you going to flog it right now, or wait for a dignified period of time to pass, since it came to you for free (aka: 'til the heat dies down, so they don't notice a 2nd hand listing for one on eBay, that has probably been listed by you)?
Ha! This one is heading to another Scotsman who felt far more connected to it than I did did.
At first glance, no interest, but over the length of the video, I found myself liking it more and more.
Is it made in Scotland from girders?
This watch reminds me Aberdeen. Granite town, gray sky, occasionally blue for an hour.
Love the bezel knurling. Nice watch but not at that price. Wish it said Morar on the dial somewhere.
I guess this watch was designed to meet those ISO standards without actually having to pay for the certification, similar to what some phone companies do with water resistance certifications. I guess that aesthetic is going to be polarising, and while I do like it, it's not something I would get to wear often. Thanks for the great review as always!
Really like where they were going with that but i agree with you on your points. If they tweak that some theyd have a real killer original watch style!
Happy to see a diver in Subby size without copying it!
The ISO certification is f..king expensive and to give them a chance I would believe that the watch will pass it...
The hands.... if they added a small tip on the end like on the Phoibos Wavemaster they would be perfect - when they choose the same color of lume for the hands...
All in all a very interesting and appealing watch with a bit a high price tag...
Maybe I should have a deeper look into it!
They really shouldn't mention it so much , bud , if they don't have it. Every Chinese diver in the Ali express catalogue could say built towards ISO standards without having to provide any proof of it. it's like the local chippy saying they are working towards a Michelin star.
The website says they are based in Perth Scotland. I am in Scotland also, and if I want this watch heavily marketing its Scottish roots it will cost me £450. If I switch my shipping country to USA the equivalent cost is £395 at current exchange rates. A saving of £55. How does that work?
Alan Gray - The company may be based there but it’s made in China.
@@AtheistOrphan I did assume they may be made in China but couldn't confirm it from the website. Perhaps I didn't look closely enough. Does this mean that USA based buyers from somewhere like Aliexpress pay less than UK buyers? I thought shipping cost would be the same worldwide and then individual countries charge the customer duty on the package once it arrives in the destination country. Am I missing something?
Alan Gray - I think you’re right. I think USA buyers do indeed pay less for AliExpress items. Not fair for us Brits! (But when has it ever been?)
I disagree.. and I'm going to break something, kick and throw around.
IMHO it looks great, only the price would stop me from buying it.
( € 310,- would be a great offer.. heck it is allready on the dial 🤔 )
The square ended hands make them so imprecise. I think they could have made them pointed but led in with a soft curve like the rest of the indices. I actually liked the watch for most of it's features but the blunt hands is a deal breaker, especially on a watch that you want to be very precise.
Great looking diver, unique, I love it!
I agree about hands. BUT other than that it's great. Finally something original, interesting and wearable for people with smaller wrists. After all divers that look almost the same it's something very refreshing.
I was waiting for this review since your 'roll' video but whilst waiting one came up on eBay at a pretty good price so I bought it. The strap isn't great but I like the markers and case. The dial wasn't the colour I wanted but it's growing on me. My biggest problem with it is that it just feels too light.
As for the box and booklet, they went straight in the cupboard. Just no need for it.
At first glance ,looks nice , I dont like the hands or the odd indece markers ,,, cheers Shane,,expensive with that strap too cheers
Some what ‘dressy’ but proper utilitarian look as well. Makes sense with mentioned Scottish heritage. Would consider taking this on a future trip to the fatherland, up north in the cold Thurso waters
I don't mind the hands, they remind me of the Sinn hands and the 40 mil size is actually a bit of a change of pace. The overall design aesthetic is actually kind of compelling. I have an 8in wrist but I quite like sporting my 40 mm Helm Komodo every now and again. The main issue is the price and the games they are playing with certification. If the watch was closer to $300 it would be a lot more compelling choice. At $500 I think it's batting out of it’s league. When you can get an ISO certified Helm at $275 to $300 or a Zelos in that fancy wooden box for around the mid 300’s I think they're being a little ambitious.
Jody, I do love this piece, however, not for 515usd, maybe for 350usd, shame, really like it, love your videos, big fan 👍
I think i like it. The finish gives some kind of a bathyscaph or old diving suit resemblance.
The case seems the only part done right , the dial , hands , strap and the indices are not great. Maybe a meteorite dial with thinner hands and applied gunmetal lume filled indices would suit better.
If they had used the metal or colour on the rest of the watch on the hands ( and made the hands pointed ) it would've made the watch a little more attractive. A shame , would love to see a great Scottish watch too. It would have to be at least 200m water resistant ,just for walking to the pub and be hefty enough to be used in sports arguments 🏴🏴🤣
That would make a good hiking watch ..love the rugged look..👍
Great video Jody. Always honesty from you and that is a great legacy. Speaking of honesty, I don't like any of the Marloe watches but this one really took the cake. Thanks for all you do. Brian.
Cathedral hour hand and sword minute hand would soften this dial so much... but I’m not a watch designer. Maybe a focus group would have done some good?!? 😖
I for one am loving those hands, not loving the price though! 👍
Original design, the size is perfect. I would just give it a bit more time to get used to it.
The hands and the size are the problem... I Agree with you!
Where are these watches made?
Your macro lens is nice.
Just a fact: 'Morar' means 'Miller' in Romanian, as in flour maker.
Flour 😁
It means 'to dwell' in Spanish.
Another expensive watch from an unknown company. Back in the day, you would pay US$200 for a watch like this. Now almost every new company will charge you US$500 (or even more) for a watch with an off-shelf movement !
This. The movement is like 100 dollars (for us consumers buying a single piece, not a watch company buying thousands), the strap is a couple dollars at best and the case, while it isn't particularly cheap, cannot be worth more than 200 dollars considering that other companies (like Invicta :D) are selling entire dive watches rated for 300 meters for less than that
the price on the Marloe site is £399 and it comes with a leather strap as well, I must say I like it.
Love the look of the watch, but 40mm is too small for me.
Ok, it’s not the complete perfect watch, but RESPECT to them creating a watch with its own design. And a design that works for most parts. Bezel design maybe not perfect,. Size could have gone with a more tuna-shape to get a bigger watch and still compact lug to lug, but they stuck to giving it their own style. I dig the handset, but would probably reduced the hour-hand just a tiny bit, but that might have been to similar to the Doxa-hands.
I’m not sure you’re going to see these small issues after a few weeks actually. Maybe with a different strap it could look even better. Prize is what puts me on the fence. Else I really liked the bit of uniq style 👍👌
The packaging, brochure and dubious claims do seem a bit of a wank. Especially at this price. I do like the design of case and bezel but the hands and indices do not do it for me. Also agree that probably not that functional as a dive watch. So Marloe maybe spend less time and resources telling people about how great the watch is and spend more time on a watch that can stand on its own. Thanks Jody for the look.
The watch has some really hideous details like the hands yet for some reason I love it lol what is wrong with me?
You march to the beat of a different drummer!
I love the design of it but it looks odd on the wrist. I can’t quite figure out why.
Hm, but I actually like it if it were larger, and 100 dollars less. It's a nicely put together piece. Fair in your deliberation as usual Sir 👍 Tam.
I agree the hands were way to big on this watch. Keep the videos coming.
Compared to the Traska freediver that is too expensive. I agree about hands and bezel.
I like it! But I'd like it even more if they filled the bezel markers with lume, extended the hands a little bit, and pointed the hands instead of a squared off end. As well as lowered the price a bit.
My aging eyes cannot handle those hands. What I mean is that they are so wide I'm not sure what minute it is. Kinda like the Zelos Swordfish.
That's exactly why I like my Swordfish... tells time without reading glasses ;-)
Excellent review Jody, I can understand wanting to support your own but I can do agree with you, that there are certain choices that weren't that good at all. Anyway, great vid as always!
Is all that corrosion on the bezel a free option😐
Oh well, they can't all be winners. Your feedback is always honest, gentle and constructive. I hope the microbrands appreciate you as much as your fans.
Sadly, a missed opportunity here... I wanted to like this watch but those hands were “brutal” as you said. I’ll stick to Seiko for my divers.
Must admit i cant say that i particularly like the design of this watch at all, i dont like the faux aged look nor the mismatch design. However they do some other really nice looking watches, in fact ive just ordered a Coniston, which are much better priced at £300
Good review Jody. As your channel has grown you are clearly receiving more free watches than before. Absolutely nothing wrong with that and it’s a great way for you to benefit from bringing us such good reviews. But honesty is a key currency to trade off and I’ve seen some dubious reviews on other channels I reckon are just paid promotion. So it’s great to see that you stay transparent and honest with us - really respect that about your channel. Another good review Jody keep em
Coming👍🏻
Love the design overall and the materials. Precision is just "holy" in my opinion and we reached it in the '90s. Not sure what wide spread horology is about in that sub-department.