Which is cheaper, the Maen Classic 36 or the pOrtahl Zenmaster?

At MSRP the pOrtahl Zenmaster is the cheaper of the two at $599, against $639 for the Maen Classic 36 — a $40 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Maen Classic 36 or the pOrtahl Zenmaster?

The pOrtahl Zenmaster wears larger at 40.5mm versus 36mm for the Maen Classic 36 — a 4.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Maen Classic 36 or the pOrtahl Zenmaster?

The pOrtahl Zenmaster is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Maen Classic 36.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Maen Classic 36 or the pOrtahl Zenmaster?

The pOrtahl Zenmaster carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Maen Classic 36.

What movement does the Maen Classic 36 run compared to the pOrtahl Zenmaster?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Maen Classic 36 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the pOrtahl Zenmaster uses the Miyota 9015.

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Maen Classic 36vspOrtahl Zenmaster

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Maen Classic 36

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MSRP $639

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pOrtahl Zenmaster

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MSRP $599

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Classic 3636mm

Zenmaster40.5mm

Power Reserve

Classic 3640h

Zenmaster42h

Water Resistance

Classic 3650m

Zenmaster100m

MSRP

Classic 36$639

Zenmaster$599

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$639

$599

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