Which is cheaper, the Sternglas Merion or the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)?

At MSRP the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $701 for the Sternglas Merion — a $402 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sternglas Merion or the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)?

The Sternglas Merion wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sternglas Merion or the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)?

The Sternglas Merion is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sternglas Merion or the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)?

The Sternglas Merion carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda).

What movement does the Sternglas Merion run compared to the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sternglas Merion uses the Seiko TMI NH35 and the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) uses the Miyota 6S21.

Side by side

Sternglas MerionvsHelgray Speedster (Silver Panda)

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

Sternglas Merion

merion-grun-orange

MSRP $701

Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)

speedster-silver-panda

MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Merion41mm

Speedster (Silver Panda)39mm

Power Reserve

Merion41h

Speedster (Silver Panda)40h

Water Resistance

Merion200m

Speedster (Silver Panda)30m

MSRP

Merion$701

Speedster (Silver Panda)$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

Luminova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko TMI NH35

Miyota 6S21

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$701

$299

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