A New Scottish Watch Brand Arrives | The Marloe Morar Sands | WatchGecko Review

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Welcome to the first episode of a slightly different type of review. Everything you've come to expect is still here from detailed images, thoughts based on genuine hands-on experience and of course watch strap suggestions but here we will look at some brands you might not have heard too much about before. We'll have some more information on this new series coming soon, but for now, let's take a look at the Marloe Morar Sands...
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Who are Marloe Watch Company?
So who are Marloe watches? Well, their story is a familiar one for many small brands currently enjoying the increased ability to bring an idea to reality. The small brand simply focuses on making things as they should be made, for their intended purpose. Combine this with refreshingly unique designs, great inspiration and a devil for the details and the output can only be positive. Based in the north of Scotland, Marloe was founded by Oliver and Gordon who started their journey with a manual wind watch.
From there they continued to build their range and reputation until three years ago, where the idea to create their first diving watch was born. Being based somewhere like North Scotland with such natural beauty around every corner, it was only right that their first diver watch took inspiration from this - especially their great bodies of water.
The Marloe Morar Sands - what it does
The Morar Sands is one of 5 models in the Morar family. These watches all sit in 40mm cases that come in at 12.4mm thick, with a lug to lug distance of 48mm. Those are pretty respectable dimensions to boast about, but the boasting doesn’t stop there. The finishes on these cases all vary depending on the model you go for with bead blasting, bronze and gunmetal all featuring. The latter is what we see on the Morar Sands to complement the chunky design of the case.
This is the first telltale sign that this watch wants to be used for its intended purpose. Personally I think this version of the Morar is a welcomed change up from the standard stainless steel or even bronze that is now becoming more and more common. Next up is the bezel, and it’s a chunky one.
It’s fair to say you really can’t miss it as it really has a big impact on the watch as a whole. Marloe has decided to continue the gunmetal finish to the bezel - you won’t get any ceramic bezel or aluminium insert here. And that’s on purpose. This comes back to the main aim with the Morar, to create a diver watch that can actually be used as a dive watch. The bezel is clicky, easy to operate thanks to the grip to turn the bezel being hidden along the edge. Simple, yet effective.
310 on the dial might not mean much to you initially, however this refers to the water resistance rating. And why 310 metres I hear you ask? Well that’s paying homage to Loch Morar, the loch this watch is named after which is, 310 metres deep. The higher water resistance ratings go the less I find myself having an interest in the feature, so the fact this piece offers a screw down crown is far more appealing to me than an extra 100m of water resistance.
Flipping the watch over we also get another subtle nod to the inspiration for the watch in the form of a mysterious creature that is thought to have lived in the loch. A cool touch that helps to paint the picture of the Morar. Behind that caseback and at the heart of the watch is the Miyota 9039. This is the dateless version of the 9015 which also has a lower hand stack for a thinner profile.
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[@feloniusdrunk]

There are so many watches that look so similar, whether they are divers, dress watches, aviators etc. Then there are watches that look different seemingly only for the sake of looking different. It's not so common to see a watch that looks different and fully encompasses the designed functionality required of it. This is also a good looking watch, actually very easy on the eye. I like it.

[@watchgecko]

We agree with you there Ian, a very thoughtful design.

[@kicooke227]

I love this watch. I have mine on a Bonetto Cinturini smooth rubber strap. It also runs at about +1 seconds per day which puts it well within COSC standard.

[@michaelcannon3172]

Just bought one from them for £299. Grab a bargain it does what is says on the tin. Different from the boring homages!

[@jwyliegs5]

A “new” brand? They have been around for a while, but glad to see them featured.

[@4730301]

Love the design, went to buy, saw the price. Can you lower the price please?

[@endo9913]

Only just found out about this company. Great review of an interesting and thoughtful design. Just shows how attention to the strap can make such a difference and really enjoyed how you included this in the review.

[@spook_dad]

will you be stocking the old chester in 20mm any time soon? you only have 23mm on the website

[@Tonysoprano497]

I really like a lot about this and the brand in general . Yes I think the rubber strap is a bit of a let down . Perhaps the company should look to source a decent bracelet supplier as I believe it’s going to be needed in the journey forward..

[@keithhodgson6489]

The sailcloth looks great, much better than the original....BUT...the transition to introduce your straps was "clumsy". Great looking watch and video. Thanks.

[@watchgecko]

Hi Keith, thank you for your feedback.

[@stevefox8605]

I like it. Checked their website and fell in love with the Coniston, which I'd put on a sailcloth strap. Best I get saving! Cheers, stay healthy everyone 👍🏻👍🏻

[@watchgecko]

Hi Steve, The Coniston is a great looking watch too!

[@dolguldur4706]

This is a very beautiful watch...where to buy?and how much it cost?

[@watchgecko]

Here is a direct link to their website. all links can also be found in the video description. www.marloewatchcompany.com/

[@krenx]

Wow. I'm getting one...

[@mohsenmoeen5036]

I got one too. This colour.

[@craiganczelowitz7225]

Was ready to order but shipping to Japan and prepaying import taxes brought this watch from $495 (if I ship to my US address) to $630!! Thats a big NO and they should look into their website as I saw originally I would pay $495 plus "free" shipping" if I ordered and shipped to USA and then when I switched to shipping to Japan price went up to $580 (including "FREE" shipping) + $51 import tax - Seems they are charging $85 shipping cost into watch price - c'mon - we are not stupid

[@Starstreak170]

€545 for a Miyota movement and rubber strap from an obscure microbrand? No thanks.

[@robertnorth1681]

Pugzilla69 Marloe has made about 5 or 6 lines of watches. I have a Coniston. I think they are more experienced than most micro brands. The price runs a little high, but it is a high beat Mikita 9000 series, much more reliable than the 8000.

[@adrianjackson200]

Nice one

[@stephencharlton2024]

oh dear. I really wanted to like this watch, however it is too thick, does not have a matching metal strap and an average movement. The idea is great the execution poor.

[@krzysztofhadala9126]

The second hand is moving not very smoothly so l anticipate the mechanism represents an average quality. Small diameter and thick. I would rather buy something Swiss or/and Japanese . £400-£800 is a bit too much for something like this. Not worth more than £80-£100. However presentation was very professional and honest.

[@robertnorth1681]

Krzysztof Hadala It’s a high beat Miyota, sapphire, 30 bar, original design. I can see an argument for 400, but 100 is not realistic.

[@davidofglenbrook4487]

If this Scottish watch brand is anything like the Scottish school system and it’s political leadership, no thanks.

[@spook_dad]

what's wrong with the scottish school system? I give guided tours to both scottish and english pupils and the scottish are by far the most engaging, encouraged to ask questions, whereas the english pupils never engage. The scottish pupils appear more well behaved as well. this is just my experience and may differ for other people.

[@Lamar-wq7jj]

Ridiculous