Which is cheaper, the Sternglas Selecta or the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

At MSRP the Sternglas Selecta is the cheaper of the two at $429, against $594 for the Wolfpoint Retro 1871 — a $165 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sternglas Selecta or the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

The Wolfpoint Retro 1871 wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Sternglas Selecta — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sternglas Selecta or the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

The Wolfpoint Retro 1871 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Sternglas Selecta.

What movement does the Sternglas Selecta run compared to the Wolfpoint Retro 1871?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sternglas Selecta uses the Miyota 821A and the Wolfpoint Retro 1871 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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Sternglas Selecta

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MSRP $429

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MSRP $594

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Selecta38mm

Retro 187139.5mm

Power Reserve

Selecta—

Retro 187138h

Water Resistance

Selecta50m

Retro 1871100m

MSRP

Selecta$429

Retro 1871$594

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

38mm

39.5mm

Thickness

0mm

12.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

—

Lug Width

0mm

20mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821A

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$429

$594

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