Which is cheaper, the Svalbard Decimal or the Sternglas Taiga GMT?

At MSRP the Svalbard Decimal is the cheaper of the two at $150, against $237 for the Sternglas Taiga GMT — a $87 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Svalbard Decimal or the Sternglas Taiga GMT?

The Sternglas Taiga GMT wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Svalbard Decimal — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Svalbard Decimal or the Sternglas Taiga GMT?

The Sternglas Taiga GMT is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Svalbard Decimal.

What movement does the Svalbard Decimal run compared to the Sternglas Taiga GMT?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Svalbard Decimal uses the Ronda 515 and the Sternglas Taiga GMT uses the Ronda 505.24H.

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MSRP $150

MSRP $237

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Decimal40mm

Taiga GMT42mm

Power Reserve

Decimal—

Taiga GMT—

Water Resistance

Decimal50m

Taiga GMT100m

MSRP

Decimal$150

Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire

Dial Color

White

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Ronda 515

Ronda 505.24H

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$150

$237

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