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Sternglas MerionvsPagani Design PD-YS029

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
PD-YS029
Pagani DesignPD-YS029
MSRP $171

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
PD-YS02942mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
PD-YS02940h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
PD-YS029100m
MSRP
Merion$701
PD-YS029$171

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
26.2mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$171

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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.

Pagani Design PD-YS029

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-YS029's attractive design and bracelet. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as too large, particularly with the integrated bracelet, and some owners dislike the prominent dial text. Some owners also express a desire for AR coating on the crystal. On balance, owners value the Pagani Design PD-YS029 for its aesthetics and bracelet, but the 42mm sizing presents a significant drawback for many.

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