Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Sternglas Merion?

At MSRP the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 is the cheaper of the two at $150, against $701 for the Sternglas Merion — a $551 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Sternglas Merion?

The Sternglas Merion wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Sternglas Merion?

The Sternglas Merion is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Sternglas Merion?

The Sternglas Merion carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8.

What movement does the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 run compared to the Sternglas Merion?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Sternglas Merion uses the Seiko TMI NH35.

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Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8vsSternglas Merion

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Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8

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MSRP $150

Sternglas Merion

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MSRP $701

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marines Blt 1/838mm

Merion41mm

Power Reserve

Marines Blt 1/840h

Merion41h

Water Resistance

Marines Blt 1/8100m

Merion200m

MSRP

Marines Blt 1/8$150

Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Marines BLT 1/8

—

Lume

None

Luminova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seiko TMI NH35

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$150

$701

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