Which is cheaper, the Sangin Instruments Merlin or the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic?

At MSRP the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $549, against $569 for the Sangin Instruments Merlin — a $20 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sangin Instruments Merlin or the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic?

The Sangin Instruments Merlin wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sangin Instruments Merlin or the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic?

The Sangin Instruments Merlin is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic.

What movement does the Sangin Instruments Merlin run compared to the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic?

The Sangin Instruments Merlin runs a quartz caliber, while the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic runs a automatic (Miyota 9039).

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Sangin Instruments Merlin

MSRP $569

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Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic

25-SA38-003-RB1-BLK-STL-LE1

MSRP $549

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Merlin39mm

Skindiver Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

Merlin—

Skindiver Automatic—

Water Resistance

Merlin300m

Skindiver Automatic200m

MSRP

Merlin$569

Skindiver Automatic$549

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

—

Domed Sapphire

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 9039

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$569

$549

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