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Sternglas MerionvsLorca MODEL No.1 GMT

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
MODEL No.1 GMT
LorcaMODEL No.1 GMT
MSRP $1,875

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
MSRP
Merion$701
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
14mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
C125
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$1,875

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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.

Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

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