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Lorier MerlinvsManufaktur Waldhoff Pioneer

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Merlin
LorierMerlin
MSRP $549
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Pioneer
Manufaktur WaldhoffPioneer
MSRP $699
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merlin36mm
Pioneer39mm
Power Reserve
Merlin40h
Pioneer42h
Water Resistance
Merlin50m
Pioneer30m
MSRP
Merlin$549
Pioneer$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
—
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
—
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
—
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
—

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
—
HZ5500
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$549
$699
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