Which is cheaper, the Sangin Instruments Merlin or the Seiko Essentials Chronograph?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $569 for the Sangin Instruments Merlin — a $304 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sangin Instruments Merlin or the Seiko Essentials Chronograph?

The Seiko Essentials Chronograph wears larger at 41.5mm versus 39mm for the Sangin Instruments Merlin — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sangin Instruments Merlin or the Seiko Essentials Chronograph?

The Sangin Instruments Merlin is rated to 300m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Chronograph.

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Sangin Instruments MerlinvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Sangin Instruments Merlin

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MSRP $569

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Seiko Essentials Chronograph

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MSRP $265

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Merlin39mm

Essentials Chronograph41.5mm

Power Reserve

Merlin40h

Essentials Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Merlin300m

Essentials Chronograph100m

MSRP

Merlin$569

Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

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8T63

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$569

$265

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