Which is cheaper, the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER?

At MSRP the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $3,000 for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER — a $2,551 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER?

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER 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 Prospex SPEEDTIMER?

The Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER?

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER carries a 45-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 Prospex SPEEDTIMER?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary uses the Seiko NH35A and the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER uses the 8R46.

Side by side

Boldr Merlion 50th AnniversaryvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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 Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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MSRP $3,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Merlion 50th Anniversary40mm

Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm

Power Reserve

Merlion 50th Anniversary40h

Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h

Water Resistance

Merlion 50th Anniversary200m

Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m

MSRP

Merlion 50th Anniversary$449

Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Full specifications

Case

5 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

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

8R46

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$449

$3,000

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