Which is cheaper, the Lorier Merlin or the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine?

At MSRP the Lorier Merlin is the cheaper of the two at $549, against $1,895 for the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine — a $1,346 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Lorier Merlin or the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Lorier Merlin — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Lorier Merlin or the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Lorier Merlin.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Lorier Merlin or the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Lorier Merlin.

What movement does the Lorier Merlin run compared to the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine?

The Lorier Merlin runs a automatic caliber, while the Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

Side by side

Lorier MerlinvsCincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Lorier Merlin

merlin

MSRP $549

Cincinnati Watch Company Rico the Porcupine

rico-the-porcupine

MSRP $1,895

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Merlin36mm

Rico the Porcupine38mm

Power Reserve

Merlin40h

Rico the Porcupine45h

Water Resistance

Merlin50m

Rico the Porcupine100m

MSRP

Merlin$549

Rico the Porcupine$1,895

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Standard

Silver

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$549

$1,895

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