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Sternglas MerionvsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
Merion$701
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Lume
Luminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$499

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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.

Phoibos Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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