Which is cheaper, the Sangin Instruments Merlin or the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical?

At MSRP the Sangin Instruments Merlin is the cheaper of the two at $569, against $650 for the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical — a $81 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sangin Instruments Merlin or the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical?

The Sangin Instruments Merlin wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sangin Instruments Merlin or the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical?

The Sangin Instruments Merlin is rated to 300m versus 30m for the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical.

What movement does the Sangin Instruments Merlin run compared to the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical?

The Sangin Instruments Merlin runs a quartz caliber, while the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

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Sangin Instruments Merlin

MSRP $569

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Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical

MSRP $650

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Merlin39mm

Union Terminal Mechanical38mm

Power Reserve

Merlin—

Union Terminal Mechanical—

Water Resistance

Merlin300m

Union Terminal Mechanical30m

MSRP

Merlin$569

Union Terminal Mechanical$650

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

—

Domed

Dial Color

Black

Multiple

Lume

None

BGW9

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Quartz

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$569

$650

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