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Farer Lethbridge GoldvsSternglas Merion

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Lethbridge Gold
FarerLethbridge Gold
MSRP $1,085
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lethbridge Gold38.5mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Lethbridge Gold45h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Lethbridge Gold50m
Merion200m
MSRP
Lethbridge Gold$1,085
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
49mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with yellow gold PVD coating
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW216-1
Seiko TMI NH35
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
41h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,085
$701

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What people say

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Farer Lethbridge Gold

Owners widely praise the Farer Lethbridge Gold's attractive appearance and finishing, with one owner calling its PVD gold finish the best they've seen. The watch runs at +4 seconds per day. Some owners note the gold PVD coating can scratch easily and fades slightly on edges, and the original strap tarnished quickly, leading some to seek strap alternatives like blue or gray leather, or NATO/sailcloth. One owner mentions its manual-wind movement and that it is not real gold, which is acceptable given the price. Overall, owners rate the Farer Lethbridge Gold highly for its striking aesthetics and good value, despite minor concerns about the strap and PVD durability.

From video reviewers

The 24-time-zone display is a key strength. No consensus on weaknesses.

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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