Which is cheaper, the Sternglas Merion or the Cincinnati Watch Company Sunflower?

At MSRP the Sternglas Merion is the cheaper of the two at $701, against $1,995 for the Cincinnati Watch Company Sunflower — a $1,294 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sternglas Merion or the Cincinnati Watch Company Sunflower?

The Sternglas Merion wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Cincinnati Watch Company Sunflower — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sternglas Merion or the Cincinnati Watch Company Sunflower?

The Sternglas Merion is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Cincinnati Watch Company Sunflower.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sternglas Merion or the Cincinnati Watch Company Sunflower?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Sunflower carries a 45-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Sternglas Merion.

What movement does the Sternglas Merion run compared to the Cincinnati Watch Company Sunflower?

The Sternglas Merion runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Cincinnati Watch Company Sunflower runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

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Sternglas Merion

MSRP $701

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MSRP $1,995

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Merion41mm

Sunflower38mm

Power Reserve

Merion41h

Sunflower45h

Water Resistance

Merion200m

Sunflower100m

MSRP

Merion$701

Sunflower$1,995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Domed

AR Coating

—

Underside

Dial Color

—

Silver

Lume

Luminova

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

45h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$701

$1,995

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