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Sternglas MerionvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
The Olmsted ExP-01
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted ExP-01
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
MSRP
Merion$701
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Jewels
25
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$1,775

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 for its exceptional finishing, comfortable bracelet, and smooth movement. The dial designs are a frequent point of admiration, with specific appreciation for the white, navy, and gray variants, as well as the orange seconds hand. The watch is considered fairly priced at around $1.5k and is noted for its versatility and "soul." On balance, owners rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 highly for its overall quality, design, and the brand's customer service.

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