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Sternglas MerionvsPhoibos Reef Master

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
Merion$701
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
SII NH38
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$335

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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 Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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