Marloe ‘Marketplace’ Auto Coniston Rob. Meadows Liking mechanical watches and following Oliver and Gordon’s progress online, a Marloe watch became inevitable. This was fullfilled with a pre-owned ‘Marketplace’ CN7. Free overnight delivery and eco packaging marked Marloe’s caring customer service. My ‘used’ blue Coniston has tiny bezel marks as described and expected but otherwise looks new. The design brings so many carefully considered elements successfully together and provides an enjoyable change from my ‘tool’ watch bias. I especially like the disrinctive lume ‘moat’, only wishing the hands were brighter in darkness. The contrasting warm colour skeleton movement with open rotor adds another depth of interest complementing the dial, plus trusted Japanese time keeping. The hacking, user friendly hand winding crown and good power reserve improve upon my vintage watches. Being pre-owned, along with recycling, minimises niggles about adding patina. Conclusion, ‘Time well spent’! :)