Which is cheaper, the Sangin Instruments Merlin or the Vaer Korean Field Solar?

At MSRP the Vaer Korean Field Solar is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $569 for the Sangin Instruments Merlin — a $270 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sangin Instruments Merlin or the Vaer Korean Field Solar?

The Sangin Instruments Merlin wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Korean Field Solar — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sangin Instruments Merlin or the Vaer Korean Field Solar?

The Sangin Instruments Merlin is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Vaer Korean Field Solar.

What movement does the Sangin Instruments Merlin run compared to the Vaer Korean Field Solar?

The Sangin Instruments Merlin runs a quartz caliber, while the Vaer Korean Field Solar runs a automatic.

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Sangin Instruments MerlinvsVaer Korean Field Solar

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Sangin Instruments Merlin

MSRP $569

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Vaer Korean Field Solar

MSRP $299

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Merlin39mm

Korean Field Solar36mm

Power Reserve

Merlin—

Korean Field Solar—

Water Resistance

Merlin300m

Korean Field Solar100m

MSRP

Merlin$569

Korean Field Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

—

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

USA 36mm

Movement

1 specs

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$569

$299

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