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anOrdain FabrikvsSternglas Merion

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

Fabrik
anOrdainFabrik
MSRP $1,810
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik38mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik68h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Fabrik50m
Merion200m
MSRP
Fabrik$1,810
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Fabrik
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Seiko TMI NH35
Power Reserve
68h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,810
$701

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What people say

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anOrdain Fabrik

Owners are divided on the anOrdain Fabrik, with some appreciating its value and German-made dial, while others feel it deviates from the brand's core identity. One owner praises the purple lacquer dial as a unique conversation starter. Some commenters find the 38mm size small for larger wrists, preferring a larger option. Overall, owners are split on the anOrdain Fabrik, with its value and dial design being points of appreciation and contention.

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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