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Fortis Stratoliner S-41vsSternglas Merion

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Stratoliner S-41
FortisStratoliner S-41
MSRP $5,450
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stratoliner S-4141mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Stratoliner S-4160h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Stratoliner S-41200m
Merion200m
MSRP
Stratoliner S-41$5,450
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Seiko TMI NH35
Power Reserve
60h
41h
Jewels
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$701

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What people say

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Fortis Stratoliner S-41

Owners widely praise the Fortis Stratoliner S-41 for its purpose-built design and outstanding details, particularly its space blue lume and bright orange date on the dial. Reviewers note the WERK 17 movement offers a 60-hour power reserve. However, the Fortis Stratoliner S-41's 41mm case thickness and lug-to-lug distance lead some to perceive it as wearing large, and the dial's small text and flat design are flagged as potential drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Fortis Stratoliner S-41's unique design and innovative movement as its primary strengths.

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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