Which is cheaper, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Sternglas Selecta?

At MSRP the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 is the cheaper of the two at $398, against $429 for the Sternglas Selecta — a $31 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Sternglas Selecta?

The Minus-8 Layer 2.0 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Sternglas Selecta — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Sternglas Selecta?

The Minus-8 Layer 2.0 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Sternglas Selecta.

What movement does the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 run compared to the Sternglas Selecta?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Sternglas Selecta uses the Miyota 821A.

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Minus-8 Layer 2.0vsSternglas Selecta

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Minus-8 Layer 2.0

layer-2-0

MSRP $398

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Sternglas Selecta

selecta

MSRP $429

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At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Layer 2.042mm

Selecta38mm

Power Reserve

Layer 2.0—

Selecta—

Water Resistance

Layer 2.0100m

Selecta50m

MSRP

Layer 2.0$398

Selecta$429

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

42mm

38mm

Lug Width

20mm

0mm

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

—

Dial Color

—

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 821A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$398

$429

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