Which is cheaper, the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) or the Seiko SUR449?

At MSRP the Seiko SUR449 is the cheaper of the two at $235, against $519 for the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) — a $284 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) or the Seiko SUR449?

The Seiko SUR449 wears larger at 40.2mm versus 38.5mm for the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) — a 1.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) or the Seiko SUR449?

The Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) is rated to 4800m versus 100m for the Seiko SUR449.

What movement does the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) run compared to the Seiko SUR449?

The Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) runs a automatic caliber (Monbrey MB1), while the Seiko SUR449 runs a quartz (Seiko 6N53).

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Monbrey Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)vsSeiko SUR449

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Monbrey Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)

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MSRP $519

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Seiko SUR449

SUR449

MSRP $235

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)38.5mm

SUR44940.2mm

Power Reserve

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)—

SUR449—

Water Resistance

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)4,800m

SUR449100m

MSRP

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)$519

SUR449$235

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

38.5mm

40.2mm

Thickness

10mm

0mm

Lug Width

20mm

0mm

Water Resistance

4800m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

—

Dial Color

—

Green

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Monbrey MB1

Seiko 6N53

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$519

$235

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