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Sternglas MerionvsLinde Werdelin Oktopus III Black

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Oktopus III Black
Linde WerdelinOktopus III Black
MSRP $20,953

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Oktopus III Black45mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Oktopus III Black60h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Oktopus III Black300m
MSRP
Merion$701
Oktopus III Black$20,953

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
45mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
LW09
Power Reserve
41h
60h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$20,953

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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.

Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black

The Linde Werdelin Oktopus III is noted for its original, artistic design and high-quality case finishing. Reviewers describe it as a fun, attention-grabbing watch with a tough appearance, comfortable on the wrist despite its 44mm x 46mm size. It features a LW customized Dubois Dépraz caliber 14580 automatic movement and is water resistant to 300 meters. One reviewer flags that a big date complication's legibility is hampered by cut-out numerals. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its striking aesthetic and robust build.

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