Which is cheaper, the Sternglas Merion or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $701 for the Sternglas Merion — a $386 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sternglas Merion or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sternglas MerionvsSeiko Essentials Automatic

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Sternglas Merion

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MSRP $701

Seiko Essentials Automatic

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MSRP $315

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Merion41mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

Merion41h

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

Merion200m

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

Merion$701

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

$701

$315

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