Which is cheaper, the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

At MSRP the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $1,125 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a $676 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series wears larger at 40.2mm versus 40mm for the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series carries a 72-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 Presage Classic Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary uses the Seiko NH35A and the Seiko Presage Classic Series uses the 6R5J.

Side by side

Boldr Merlion 50th AnniversaryvsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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 Presage Classic Series

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MSRP $1,125

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Merlion 50th Anniversary40mm

Presage Classic Series40.2mm

Power Reserve

Merlion 50th Anniversary40h

Presage Classic Series72h

Water Resistance

Merlion 50th Anniversary200m

Presage Classic Series100m

MSRP

Merlion 50th Anniversary$449

Presage Classic Series$1,125

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Yes

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Merlion 50th Anniversary

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

6R5J

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$449

$1,125

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