Which is cheaper, the Junghans 1972 Mega Solar or the Seiko Captain Willard?

At MSRP the Junghans 1972 Mega Solar is the cheaper of the two at $1,050, against $1,300 for the Seiko Captain Willard — a $250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Junghans 1972 Mega Solar or the Seiko Captain Willard?

The Junghans 1972 Mega Solar wears larger at 43.3mm versus 42.7mm for the Seiko Captain Willard — a 0.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Junghans 1972 Mega Solar or the Seiko Captain Willard?

The Seiko Captain Willard is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Junghans 1972 Mega Solar.

What movement does the Junghans 1972 Mega Solar run compared to the Seiko Captain Willard?

The Junghans 1972 Mega Solar runs a solar caliber (Junghans J615.84), while the Seiko Captain Willard runs a automatic (Seiko 6R35).

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Junghans 1972 Mega Solar

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MSRP $1,050

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Seiko Captain Willard

MSRP $1,300

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1972 Mega Solar43.3mm

Captain Willard42.7mm

Power Reserve

1972 Mega Solar—

Captain Willard70h

Water Resistance

1972 Mega Solar100m

Captain Willard200m

MSRP

1972 Mega Solar$1,050

Captain Willard$1,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Curved

AR Coating

—

underside

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Junghans J615.84

Seiko 6R35

Type

Solar

Automatic

Power Reserve

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,050

$1,300

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