Which is cheaper, the Sternglas Marus 2.0 or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $593 for the Sternglas Marus 2.0 — a $278 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sternglas Marus 2.0 or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic wears larger at 41.2mm versus 41mm for the Sternglas Marus 2.0 — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sternglas Marus 2.0 or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Sternglas Marus 2.0 is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sternglas Marus 2.0 or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic carries a 41-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Sternglas Marus 2.0.

What movement does the Sternglas Marus 2.0 run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sternglas Marus 2.0 uses the Seiko TMI NH35 and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the 4R35.

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Sternglas Marus 2.0vsSeiko Essentials Automatic

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Sternglas Marus 2.0

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MSRP $593

Seiko Essentials Automatic

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MSRP $315

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marus 2.041mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

Marus 2.041h

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

Marus 2.0200m

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

Marus 2.0$593

Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

Luminova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko TMI NH35

4R35

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$593

$315

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