Which is cheaper, the Junghans 1972 Mega Solar or the Junghans Force Mega Solar?

At MSRP the Junghans 1972 Mega Solar is the cheaper of the two at $1,050, against $1,520 for the Junghans Force Mega Solar — a $470 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Junghans 1972 Mega Solar or the Junghans Force Mega Solar?

The Junghans 1972 Mega Solar wears larger at 43.3mm versus 40.4mm for the Junghans Force Mega Solar — a 2.9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Junghans 1972 Mega Solar or the Junghans Force Mega Solar?

The Junghans 1972 Mega Solar is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Junghans Force Mega Solar.

What movement does the Junghans 1972 Mega Solar run compared to the Junghans Force Mega Solar?

Both watches run solar movements — the Junghans 1972 Mega Solar uses the Junghans J615.84 and the Junghans Force Mega Solar uses the J615.

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Junghans 1972 Mega Solar

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MSRP $1,050

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Junghans Force Mega Solar

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MSRP $1,520

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1972 Mega Solar43.3mm

Force Mega Solar40.4mm

Power Reserve

1972 Mega Solar72h

Force Mega Solar72h

Water Resistance

1972 Mega Solar100m

Force Mega Solar50m

MSRP

1972 Mega Solar$1,050

Force Mega Solar$1,520

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

43.3mm

40.4mm

Thickness

10mm

8.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

40.4mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Ceramic

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Junghans J615.84

J615

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,050

$1,520

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