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Sternglas MerionvsanOrdain Model 1

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Model 1
anOrdainModel 1
MSRP $3,804

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Model 141mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Model 142h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Model 150m
MSRP
Merion$701
Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
14mm
11.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Model 1 Blue Fumé
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$3,804

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What people say

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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.

anOrdain Model 1

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 for its exquisite vitreous enamel dial, noting its depth, unique light play, and custom typography. The watch is also commended for its comfortable wearability, elegant design, and appealing price point for its handmade processes, with an 800 vickers hardened case resisting scratches well. Some owners report the Sellita SW200-1 movement's rotor is noticeable and the watch lacks lume. Significant wait times, potentially exceeding two years, are a frequently cited drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 highly for its exceptional enamel dial and handcrafted aesthetic at the price.

From video reviewers

Thoughtful finishing and beautiful color options are notable strengths of the anOrdain Model 1. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively long, which may not suit everyone's wrist size, and the relatively low 5ATM water-resistance may limit its suitability for swimming or diving. Reviewers disagree on the movement used in the watch, with some mentioning the Sellita SW210 or La Joux Perret G101, while others mention the Sellita SW200.

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