Which is cheaper, the Junghans 1972 Mega Solar or the Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0?

At MSRP the Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0 is the cheaper of the two at $420, against $1,050 for the Junghans 1972 Mega Solar — a $630 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Junghans 1972 Mega Solar or the Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0?

The Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0 wears larger at 44mm versus 43.3mm for the Junghans 1972 Mega Solar — a 0.7mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Junghans 1972 Mega Solar run compared to the Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0?

The Junghans 1972 Mega Solar runs a solar caliber (Junghans J615.84), while the Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0 runs a quartz (Seiko VK63).

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Junghans 1972 Mega Solar

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MSRP $1,050

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Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0

MSRP $420

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1972 Mega Solar43.3mm

Tachymeter 2.044mm

Power Reserve

1972 Mega Solar—

Tachymeter 2.0—

Water Resistance

1972 Mega Solar100m

Tachymeter 2.0100m

MSRP

1972 Mega Solar$1,050

Tachymeter 2.0$420

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

Luminova und applizierten Indizes

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Junghans J615.84

Seiko VK63

Type

Solar

Quartz

Power Reserve

—

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,050

$420

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