Which is cheaper, the Junghans Meister Worldtimer or the Squale 1521?

At MSRP the Squale 1521 is the cheaper of the two at $1,265, against $2,450 for the Junghans Meister Worldtimer — a $1,185 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Junghans Meister Worldtimer or the Squale 1521?

The Squale 1521 wears larger at 42mm versus 40.4mm for the Junghans Meister Worldtimer — a 1.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Junghans Meister Worldtimer or the Squale 1521?

The Squale 1521 is rated to 500m versus 50m for the Junghans Meister Worldtimer.

What movement does the Junghans Meister Worldtimer run compared to the Squale 1521?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Junghans Meister Worldtimer uses the Junghans J820.5 and the Squale 1521 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Junghans Meister Worldtimer

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MSRP $2,450

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Squale 1521

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MSRP $1,265

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Meister Worldtimer40.4mm

152142mm

Power Reserve

Meister Worldtimer—

152138h

Water Resistance

Meister Worldtimer50m

1521500m

MSRP

Meister Worldtimer$2,450

1521$1,265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

40.4mm

42mm

Thickness

10.5mm

12.5mm

Lug Width

0mm

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Steel

Water Resistance

50m

500m

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Junghans J820.5

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,450

$1,265

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