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Well, I shocked myself by liking a NATO for pretty much the first time ever. Perhaps if there had been a proper bracelet option, I would still be a NATO virgin? Nice watch, and I am beginnign to get my head around Marloe's philosophy after 3 watches. They do things their way. You might like that, you might not, but they definitely deserve some respect for it. Cheers, Jody

[@turbyoulance]

Who would have thought Scotland could produce nice watches, it definitely punches above it's weight with this Marloe and who can forget the anOrdain Model 1 Plum Fume which had risen to almost $4,000 USD atm. Well done Scotland .

[@drewweikum5073]

That’s a looker! I’m with you. NATO all the way on that.

[@palurago]

Just wait till til you take it in environments with high relative humidity, then the bad smell will make you give up

[@nadenehall2501]

Loved this so much - had never heard of Marloe before but as I type this, I have my new Marloe GMT (in pastel blue) on my wrist and I'm stoked with it. I'm in NZ, ordered it that day, and it arrived in 10 days. Got two strap options (Marloe had a deal with a free extra strap) in Nytech grey and Sand Nato. Love the channel, and thanks for the recommendation.

[@macanbhaird1966]

I like it! It is definitely a better looking watch than the "night" version and I am not usually inclined to go for the "non-standard" colours. There's a British quirkiness about their watches which I like (being a quirky Brit myself). I took a quick look at their website and the one you reviewed here is definitely my favourite.

[@zibel5007]

Nice dial color. I like the overall design. Maybe they should've added the small GMT or Automatic word at the lower sector of the dial for the balanced look, I agree with you on that. But it does look nice indeed.

[@ShivNaimpally-el1gx]

Thanks for the review. Nice looking watch. I like the fact that they don't have text on the bottom portion of the dial and resisted the temptation to put "automatic GMT" or similar.

[@antha8611]

Marloe are one of my favorite microbrands. I love the Morar (even though you didn't). I wish they promoted themselves more on podcasts and other outlets and not just on their own, would like to hear more about them.

[@daynevickers1079]

Beautiful watch. I love the angled bezel serrations, very novel idea. The case kind of reminded me of my IX and DAO 5303, especially from the side view, so I therefore propose that my favorite strap for this one would likely be the milanese metal strap from the IX/DAO. I think it would look killer on it, assuming it fit.

[@angrypenguin956]

Thanks for introducing this micro brand. I had never heard of it, and they seem to have interesting products.

[@AwkwardHorology]

I do like the Marloe GMT most of Marloe’s watches are interesting, well made and a little different! The only reason I didn’t get it was the 50 metres of water resistance.

[@markikn3183]

Nice watch, Jody, but a bit of sticker shock. I know we're getting spoiled with the sudden drop in GMT prices, but there are considerably cheaper out there these days. Nice display caseback.

[@timcarlstrand5890]

It's a true GMT. Probably the cheapest true gmt out there?

[@j.p.john.12]

Jody, have you tried pulling the nato further down, so the metal slip through part nearly hits the six'oclock. you then wont have the excess folded up on the side of your wrist. it is folded near the bottom of your wrist, so you dont see the excess lump when you look at the watch. that makes the nato good for me. cheers.

[@BulldogBadger]

I buy GMT’s for the additional timezones as I travel a lot, however I do enjoy using the royale as a daily beater but a nice GMT is better whilst in the office

[@gunjja13]

Really beautiful watch! It looks really compact for a 42mm. Is that a smudge or "bleed out" on the bezel on the 18 the 1 though? And for sure on the pricey side too.

[@stevel4439]

Nice watch. For their next iteration, drop the size to 40mm, date at 6:00 to balance the dial out, color match the date wheel, 100m water resistance and either solid case back or decorate the rotor. It would be fantastic! Grand Seiko SGBV245 has no print in the lower half of the dial as well.

[@richfranks9161]

I don’t feel moved by this piece. Seems to be one I wouldn’t feel like wearing that much and for that price I’d probably look at other options like Certina, Tissot, Mido. Those seem to be what reminds me of that Marlow. Nice video though, you always have great reviews. Thanks Jody.

[@skookumjack]

Pretty. I like this understatement as an alternative GMT style. I'm not sure where I'd wear it even on a Nato(shocking Jody!) Maybe a black tie event at a Cambridge University Rowing Dinner! 😊

[@colincelso9428]

Hey Jody great vid as always. I just checked my collection and found the the Tudor royal 41 has no writing from pinion to 6. Maybe doesn’t look as bare due to the Roman numerals.

[@mell3109]

I have the night version. Legitimately of the internal chapter ring is poor but if I’m tracking a second zone I use the bezel, when I’m tracking 3 it’s a comprise.

[@rayharrison6400]

Fabulous looking watch. Love the chapter ring on the back and the box crystal. V nice

[@calnative4904]

I kinda like this but... I would prefer it in a 40mm to loose some of that negative space, 100 meters of WR and a lower price point.

[@mazzochi2028]

I really like Marloe as brand, but always thought they were priced a little high for me to justify. I'll be keeping an eye out for one of these below retail on the 2nd hand market

[@kentishmale1969]

I had a Coniston from Marloe which I just didn’t get on with and ended up selling it - they weren’t always based in Scotland either by the way. Oh, and Christopher Ward have their own magazine they put out called Loupe, so it’s not just Marloe that do such things

[@bagpiper]

That is quite the beauty of a watch. I'm not too fond of Tiffany blue dials generally but this one, being more subdued, is not so garish. I must disagree about the straps though. The red-toned brown really adds some 'pop' to the overall appearance. Picks up the red of the GMT as well.

[@paulb9453]

Agreed, NATO is fine for armed forces, looks ridiculous on civvies like me, but you chose a lovely one here. Very elegant watch. Plain back, but the overall colour looks perfect for summer attire. One approves!

[@MadMax76er]

The contrast of the blue with that sand strap is chefs kiss

[@terryloh8583]

Thanks for the review of this handsome watch! I looked at the black version on their website and it really pops with the orange accents. If only they offered it in 40 or even 38mm, I would be saving my pennies.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I'm with you on NATO straps not really being my cup of tea... But I have to agree out of the three straps I think that one is probably the best of the bunch. I actually have a similar one (albeit a Zulu) that I wear on my Steeldive SD1965S.

[@AdAce21]

Lovely shade of blue, and it does look great on that nato and the red leather. But…… it’s big and appears even larger (9:06, for ex). The relatively empty dial, coupled with the thin bezel makes it appear like it’s 43mm+. They nailed everything but the sizing and dial proportions :/

[@HAL-xy3om]

What a real beauty of a watch, Glad it's 3 timezones. Good job!

[@hattyfarbuckle]

Really like the way the GMT hand has been kept so discrete but the minute hand looks mismatched. Bezel edge great and fantastically slim were it not on a GMT where I would actually like to see the numerals

[@jamesharmer4253]

Have added this to my ever growing list of potential purchases. I'm determined to create a collection of British microbrands this year. The question is, do I make this my GMT or a Farer Lander?

[@hermdude]

I was tempted to get the serial number 420 just for giggles, but I'm sure another person would enjoy it better. I've been looking around for watches with bidirectional bezel that also used the Miyota 9075 movement, and this is the 2nd one I've seen, the first one is the Gavox Longitude. If you can get your hands on those, it'd be awesome since the only video with regards to that watch is in French at the time of this comment being typed out.

[@mariog7213]

Good looking watch. Doesn’t the Christopher Ward super compressor also have a chapter ring in the caseback?

[@tomcruz3774]

Wow i think i actually fell in love. Last time a watch made me feel this way was the casio aq800. Really hope they offer a discount soon 🙏

[@ghostofzuul]

i got a marloe Sceptre back in march. i love it. it's one of my favorite watches. i got it on one of those rare occasions when the gbp was a bit less than the u.s. dollar and as such in my favor. plus a discount code for signing up for the email blasts and a i got a cracking deal on the thing. it's just a great unique timepiece. it came on a rubber strap which is probably the best one i've ever gotten on a watch. usually the first thing i do is swap it out for a barton or other high quality silicone strap but it was not necessary with the marloe. thanks jody!

[@davepoole5582]

Love it Jody. It's a smashing looking watch...Its got every thing going for it in my view. ....

[@barryvercueil2346]

Good morning from South Africa. This is a brilliant design and incredible size. I'm truly shocked. Cheers.

[@ColinLack]

If this had been a 40mm I'd have considered it but 42mm and 47 lug to lug puts it out of my size range. Hopefully they do a smaller model some day.

[@steffenaarsnes8066]

Great design and looks very good! I would consider this at 38 mm if it weren't for the name. I'm not a fan of watch brands with surnames, if that's where it's from, and Marloe meaning driftwood I don't get the relation to watches. Thanks for another top notch review though, I really enjoyed this one!

[@armandr1613]

One of the nicer looking watches I’ve seen this year.

[@Ian-dd5dm]

I really fancied this, I see it somewhere else advertised so checked it out, the price done for me. I think watching this channel over the last few years and generally becoming a bit more watch savy on what you actually get for your money made me feel a price around 400 quid was nearer the mark for this watch so the cash stayed with me. Shame cos I liked it. Anyway top review as ever.

[@scottatkinson4937]

Very nice... I reckon a black leather would work also. 👍⌚️

[@scottlauren3145]

Im not a fan of blue watches, just like yourself, but pastel blue seems to be growing on me the more I see them. This particular watch looks nice, but like you stated, its not the most legible when tracking multiple time zones. Awesome video, nonetheless. Have a great and long weekend, my friend.

[@unwokeneuropean3590]

I like dark blue. Most of my clothes is dark blue so it first.

[@josephgittos3787]

Some great details on the watch from the polishing/brush finishings of the case to the textures on the dial but do find the dial looks too plain at the bottom " British Design " would of been better . It looks to be a strap monster looks good on all straps to me would always buy on bracelet first then straps later

[@josephgittos3787]

Can I just say had a look at the website and wow some great looking details watches , reminds me of the vintage time pieces back in the day

[@sog6841]

I love it. I put a lot of watches on a black leather NATO strap.

[@Tangylives]

I saw this a while ago and I didn't think it was a bad deal, but as you said, no bracelet, no sale. Did it need to be 42mm as well? 40mm and a fitted endlink bracelet, I might have bought it. As it is, I will see what they do with the next iteration.

[@zwerko]

Agree on the NATO side, it definitely looks the best from the shown options. I'm not that much into sky-blue colors but otherwise I like the looks overall. It's a bit on the expensive side for what it is, tho.

[@adk7962]

That’s a very elegant looking GMT. Almost like a dress GMT. Bit out of my price range right now, but I always appreciate learning about watches in all price ranges. Well maybe minus some insane half million dollar jewel encrusted AP or something.

[@wvcmet]

I like it, so many dive watches out there with huge bezels and it’s nice to see something different in style and color. Considering the texture and color, it could have been modeled directly from a Robin’s egg.

[@marknielsen8977]

Very nice original designed watch. It defiantly likes fabric straps but OTT price !

[@withRUfUS]

This is a gorgeous watch 🤩 if it had some decent water resistance and a bracelet It would be perfect.

[@khronokraze]

Looks good. But, I think the main dial could have been reduced a bit and brought in so there is a little less negative open space in basically 3/4 of the main dial. Also, that may have allowed for the angled outer 24hr hour chapter ring to be a little larger for maybe allowing a wider base to print larger more legible numbers/markings.. making it also slightly more open forward facing. Some Zelos had this problem where the chapter ring was so small and steeply angled, they were practically vertically perpendicular to the main dial so you're reading down the numbers and additionally shortening the font visual height. Only way to better read such chapter rings are at a more extreme lower angle and then you're just reading one side of it a little more clearly. And, unless the watch style screams old school vintage, I don't particularly care for straight end link option and WAY prefer fitted end link for a matched bracelet option.

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

Really love the night variant, looks like it has an incredible texture to the dial

[@kenweller2032]

Very nice looking and interesting watch. This Yank has to say that British design houses, this and Christopher Ward, for example, are putting out a very compelling aesthetic. Where are these watches manufactured? The CW watches say "Swiss Made" on the dial and the logo incorporates the Swiss and English flags. Are the Marloe watches produced in Asian factories? Not necessarily a bad thing, but I'd like to know where they are made.

[@BulldogBadger]

Love it on the brown fabric, I bet that would be amazing after having broken in

[@brianmsahin]

I do like this watch. I actually got the Pagani Uranus Moonswatch for the summer because I liked the colour! Got the original first but it was a disaster. I think this is a real beauty and definitely perfect with that Nato. Excellent review!

[@johnseaton8196]

Great looking watch Jodie. A bit pricey - but I have decided that I would not buy a watch with less than 100m of water resistant. I am not a diver. It is definitely one of a few that I would otherwise get!

[@captbumbler5356]

Hi Jody, great review as always love the look of the watch. It is just outside a pensioners price range at the moment.

[@radu_serban]

09:20 My Quartz Grand Seiko has no text on the lower part of the watch. 😉

[@stephenremington8448]

I love the pastel blue version, really nice! Shame about the too large 42mm diameter, but the watch is so nice i'd probably still buy it despite that.

[@kentishmale1969]

42” is the perfect size for me

[@rebel_watch]

Funny that you don't have a watch without any text under the hands - I think you have hundreds of watches reviewed on the channel. What is even funnier is that my second watched reviewed is just like that, a minimalistic Orient. Big fan, keep on the good work!

[@craig2100]

Great looking watch, but a tad hefty price. Thanks for sharing

[@glennevans6213]

It's a very nice watch. I think, with those short lugs, the straight cut end link metal bracelet is not a problem and was the better option for them.

[@thaumaturgeishere331]

It shocked me too when mine turned up in the post, its truly stunning in the hand and remarkably cheap too for what it is.

[@jamessmith6402]

Great looking watch I love it 👍 thanks Jody

[@gregburville3368]

Pentagonal counter balance on the second hand Jody?

[@JerryWDaviscom]

I like these watches. NATO straps are kind of weak and the mech mvt is kind of heavy. Gonna need a stronger strap/bracelet. But I do love the lines, colors, cuts, and other details.

[@tommychuckles7199]

I’ve a lot of time for Marloe.I have a Coniston black edition in my humble collection and it is a keeper.The lume on it is insane.

[@ollyw2897]

Really like how the GMT hand is the same colour as the face. Nice a subtle 👌🏻

[@ramblin1209]

Hi Dr. Jody! Always look forward to your videos.

[@Cavush]

Beautiful watch!

[@janvachek]

I must admit that Marloe watches don't appeal to me. But this time it is different. I really like this GMT. The color, the profile looks great and it looks original. I like how they "hid" the GMT hand applying the same color to the hand, that is on the dial. Most GMT watches have their gmt hands with an eye catching color, but not this one. Still, you can easily locate the gmt hand, thanks to the tip in different color. Definitely a plus for me 👍 Color of the dial itself is also pleasing for me. Good job Marloe designing this one! Though, the price is on the high end for this movement...

[@guscrossing]

See this one skipped the fitted metal bracelet as well. More and more companies are skipping the hassle, people are picky about bracelets and it's not easy to design from the get go, there's the wrist range question then chamfering then micro-adjustment and perhaps the secured-ness. Some might just choose pre-made and change the end-link and done. Rarely see one done exactly right from microbrands.

[@scottsj4625]

780.00 USD is rather steep to me. Even if it was affordable, I doubt think it will be easy to read the time or the GMT time very well as the numbers are small text. I don't have a mechanical GMT watch. I hope to get one at some point.I am hoping the movements will go down in price as they make more and more of the movements for GMT-style watches. I am hoping anyway. I have a number of Casios Gshocks that have UTC time as well as other time zones, but UTC stays the same all year and I forget if it is +5 or +4 hours of me. I am into mature radio and there is actually a couple of net meetings that are based in Australia twice a week, people from all over the world join in. They always advertise the time in UTC rather than their local time. Australia and its territories cover 8 time zones, I had no idea there were so many.

[@timhorack5468]

As someone who has predominantly dive watches in my collection I find that Marloe has given me a beautiful option for something different. Love the blue, love the side profile, love the lack of dial printing and also love a good nato strap. Other than the price I will have to seriously consider this as an addition to my collection.

[@TonySmithyman]

Superb brand, I'm going with a used option very soon, lovely looking timepieces.

[@whollymindless]

Did that use lume on the back of the hands?

[@richneil5819]

Very attractive watch. Love the blue dial but the Nato strap is not for me. Looks great on a leather or fabric strap.

[@matthewbessey681]

Very nice looking watch, can definitely see the appeal but a little pricey maybe 🤔 !

[@jodiwilson7299]

Nice piece. Agreed, fitted bracelet. Take note Marloe

[@frankh.4312]

I always felt the same way about nato straps, never cared for the look. Then I put my old Seiko SNK809 on a nato. badda boom! badda bing! it's now one of my favorite watches

[@nineteenninetyfive]

Maybe if they trimmed out some of the packaging they could make it a bit cheaper. I don't really chime with the brand but I do think this watch is a classy and refined design.

[@louise_8546]

Is 'Club Gorbals' on your t-shirt a nod to Glasgow? :p Very nice watch (not quite Tiffany but a very in vogue colour at the moment) and great to hear of a Scottish brand. There's a watch brand (anOrdain) that operates not far away from me!

[@JDRevene]

I have five Marloes and love them all. Amazing customer service too.

[@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm]

I like it, but I’m having trouble justifying the price. At $600 US I’d have the debit card in hand and placing an order but it’s $780 US. And no fitted bracelet. It just seems a bit too expensive. May be a bit had the ETA or Solita GMT movement I could justify the price. Thanks for the great review Jody.

[@coopdivi]

I know you Sydneysiders work fast Jodie, but the last time I looked, standard Sydney time was only 10 hours ahead of GMT, not 11 as printed on the card from Marloe (see 2:07). Maybe that pesky daylight saving has confused those Scottish porridge munchers! [Loved the intro about the Nato strap, btw! 🤣]

[@jeffone]

It is a good looking watch. Marloe hasn't hit the nail on the head for me yet but I have a feeling they will in some future model.

[@ahha6304]

Yeah I never find myself loving NATO strap too, but recently I bought one in Rainbow (yeah, that 6 colours like gay flag, well I'm gay what can I say) and I love it, never thought it would feel great, and now I put the strap on Avi-8 Hawker Hurricane.

[@bernardbarroga1497]

Great design and everything but….. the price!!😂 Excellent review as always.👍🏼

[@saccaball]

That bezel on the front. Wow

[@jessecederberg6509]

Jody, have you tried a Marine Nationale-style elastic strap? I dislike natos for the same reason as you (I have also slimmer wrists). But MN straps are perfect! (but I have to shorten them a bit...)

[@Lowdowndog]

Agree, most of my watches are now on single pass MN style straps. Super comfy and and really easy to adjust 👍

[@pspadotto]

5atm water resist is the biggest deal breaker for me. Not buying an $800 watch to worry about it if I wash my hands or reach into the pool by accident. Saw those 4 screws on the case back and had a feeling this would be a problem.

[@eslai]

I like it, but I feel like the price point is a bit too high for what it is.

[@nickythrailkill3268]

Looks amazing!!

[@Michael-dp4tz]

That is a beautiful watch

[@polmacliam2444]

Can't help but think the dial would be more balanced with the date at the six instead of three.

[@benjaminvis]

Years ago there were several Marloes I quite enjoyed, but didn't jump. This one has rekindled my interest. I regret it sits at 42mm. Should one happen to land in my lap I'd give it a try, but knowing it's too big, would I postorder something for 799? Probably not, and that's a pity. I think it's great that it's a design that puts aesthetics first, and thus makes you work a little harder to make use of the GMT functionality. Most GMTs do the opposite, and I tend to find them too busy. It's a little thick, too, but then you pulled off that NATO. I'm oddly still tempted by this Marloe and hope to see more models pushing subtle alternating finishes and clean designs with their idiosyncratic design cues. I might just become a Marloe owner in the future if they do. I will keep an eye on this one. Now, you say this is a Scottish brand. Great if it is, but I always thought they were based in Oxfordshire?

[@dennisthespeedmenace7530]

What a Beautiful Gmt! The blue is stunning.

[@P_Ezi]

Leather looked better with that light blue dial, even if it was a bit red. It would look even better with brown leather. Nice looking, but those numbers are quite small and the cost is quite large.