Which is cheaper, the Sternglas Merion or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

At MSRP the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch is the cheaper of the two at $420, against $701 for the Sternglas Merion — a $281 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sternglas Merion or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

The Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch wears larger at 41.5mm versus 41mm for the Sternglas Merion — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sternglas Merion or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

The Sternglas Merion is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sternglas Merion or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

The Sternglas Merion carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch.

What movement does the Sternglas Merion run compared to the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sternglas Merion uses the Seiko TMI NH35 and the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch uses the F6B24.

Side by side

Sternglas MerionvsOrient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch

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

Sternglas Merion

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MSRP $701

Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch

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MSRP $420

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Merion41mm

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch41.5mm

Power Reserve

Merion41h

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch40h

Water Resistance

Merion200m

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch50m

MSRP

Merion$701

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

White

Lume

Luminova

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Seiko TMI NH35

F6B24

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

—

Complications

None

GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$701

$420

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