Which is cheaper, the Ferro Race Master Automatic or the Sternglas Merion?

At MSRP the Ferro Race Master Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $585, against $701 for the Sternglas Merion — a $116 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ferro Race Master Automatic or the Sternglas Merion?

The Ferro Race Master Automatic wears larger at 45.2mm versus 41mm for the Sternglas Merion — a 4.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ferro Race Master Automatic or the Sternglas Merion?

The Sternglas Merion is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Ferro Race Master Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Ferro Race Master Automatic or the Sternglas Merion?

The Sternglas Merion carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Ferro Race Master Automatic.

What movement does the Ferro Race Master Automatic run compared to the Sternglas Merion?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Ferro Race Master Automatic uses the Sellita SW200 and the Sternglas Merion uses the Seiko TMI NH35.

Side by side

Ferro Race Master AutomaticvsSternglas Merion

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

Ferro Race Master Automatic

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MSRP $585

Sternglas Merion

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MSRP $701

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Race Master Automatic45.2mm

Merion41mm

Power Reserve

Race Master Automatic40h

Merion41h

Water Resistance

Race Master Automatic50m

Merion200m

MSRP

Race Master Automatic$585

Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

White

—

Lume

None

Luminova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

Seiko TMI NH35

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$585

$701

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What people say

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

Ferro Race Master Automatic

Owners widely praise the Ferro Race Master Automatic for its value, with one enthusiast highlighting the British racing green dial, strong lume, beautifully engraved case back, and comfortable 39mm brushed steel case. The transparent movement descriptions are also appreciated. However, one owner reported poor communication and suspected delays regarding a pre-production order. On balance, owners rate the Ferro Race Master Automatic highly for its dial aesthetics and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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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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