Which is cheaper, the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model?

At MSRP the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model is the cheaper of the two at $430, against $449 for the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary — a $19 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model?

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model wears larger at 42.5mm versus 40mm for the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model?

The Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model?

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary.

What movement does the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary run compared to the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary uses the Seiko NH35A and the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model uses the 4R36.

Side by side

Boldr Merlion 50th AnniversaryvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model

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

Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary

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MSRP $449

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model

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MSRP $430

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Merlion 50th Anniversary40mm

5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model42.5mm

Power Reserve

Merlion 50th Anniversary40h

5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model41h

Water Resistance

Merlion 50th Anniversary200m

5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model100m

MSRP

Merlion 50th Anniversary$449

5 Sports SKX series DENHAM Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model$430

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Merlion 50th Anniversary

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

4R36

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$449

$430

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