Which is cheaper, the Depancel Série R01 or the Sternglas Merion?

At MSRP the Sternglas Merion is the cheaper of the two at $701, against $1,038 for the Depancel Série R01 — a $337 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Depancel Série R01 or the Sternglas Merion?

The Depancel Série R01 wears larger at 43mm versus 41mm for the Sternglas Merion — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Depancel Série R01 or the Sternglas Merion?

The Sternglas Merion is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Depancel Série R01.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Depancel Série R01 or the Sternglas Merion?

The Sternglas Merion carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Depancel Série R01.

What movement does the Depancel Série R01 run compared to the Sternglas Merion?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Depancel Série R01 uses the Miyota 9122 and the Sternglas Merion uses the Seiko TMI NH35.

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Depancel Série R01vsSternglas Merion

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Depancel Série R01

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MSRP $1,038

Sternglas Merion

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MSRP $701

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Série R0143mm

Merion41mm

Power Reserve

Série R0140h

Merion41h

Water Resistance

Série R0150m

Merion200m

MSRP

Série R01$1,038

Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Bleu

—

Lume

None

Luminova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9122

Seiko TMI NH35

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$701

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