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Sternglas MerionvsPhoibos Eagle Ray Date

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Eagle Ray Date
PhoibosEagle Ray Date
MSRP $480

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Eagle Ray Date40mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Eagle Ray Date40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Eagle Ray Date200m
MSRP
Merion$701
Eagle Ray Date$480

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm

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
$480

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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 Eagle Ray Date

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date's design and value, with one owner specifically noting the attractive logo and another finding it well-made for its price. The watch features a 41mm case, a ceramic bezel, and a date window at 6 o'clock, powered by a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. One owner reported receiving a non-functional unit and experiencing poor customer service. On balance, owners value the Phoibos Eagle Ray Date for its design and price point, despite a reported instance of a defective unit and customer service issues.

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