Which is cheaper, the Bremont Broadsword or the Sternglas Merion?

At MSRP the Sternglas Merion is the cheaper of the two at $701, against $3,850 for the Bremont Broadsword — a $3,149 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Broadsword or the Sternglas Merion?

The Sternglas Merion wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Bremont Broadsword — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Broadsword or the Sternglas Merion?

The Sternglas Merion is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Bremont Broadsword.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Broadsword or the Sternglas Merion?

The Sternglas Merion carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Bremont Broadsword.

What movement does the Bremont Broadsword run compared to the Sternglas Merion?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Broadsword uses the BE-95-2AV and the Sternglas Merion uses the Seiko TMI NH35.

Side by side

Bremont BroadswordvsSternglas Merion

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

Bremont Broadsword

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MSRP $3,850

Sternglas Merion

merion-grun-orange

MSRP $701

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Broadsword40mm

Merion41mm

Power Reserve

Broadsword40h

Merion41h

Water Resistance

Broadsword100m

Merion200m

MSRP

Broadsword$3,850

Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Bronze

—

Lume

None

Luminova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

BE-95-2AV

Seiko TMI NH35

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,850

$701

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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