Which is cheaper, the Maen Classic 36 or the Svalbard Solo?

At MSRP the Svalbard Solo is the cheaper of the two at $250, against $639 for the Maen Classic 36 — a $389 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Maen Classic 36 or the Svalbard Solo?

The Svalbard Solo wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Maen Classic 36 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Maen Classic 36 or the Svalbard Solo?

The Svalbard Solo is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Maen Classic 36.

What movement does the Maen Classic 36 run compared to the Svalbard Solo?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Maen Classic 36 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Svalbard Solo uses the Seiko NH35.

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Maen Classic 36vsSvalbard Solo

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Maen Classic 36

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MSRP $639

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MSRP $250

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Classic 3636mm

Solo40mm

Power Reserve

Classic 36—

Solo—

Water Resistance

Classic 3650m

Solo100m

MSRP

Classic 36$639

Solo$250

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$639

$250

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