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Sternglas MerionvsPraesidus Type H-75

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Type H-75
PraesidusType H-75
MSRP $245

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Type H-7539mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Type H-7540h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Type H-75100m
MSRP
Merion$701
Type H-75$245

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$245

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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.

Praesidus Type H-75

The Praesidus Type H-75 is praised for its mid-century pilot chronograph style and approachable $245 price point, featuring a utilitarian 38mm stainless steel case with a gear-toothed bezel and an attractive aged dial texture with raised Arabic numerals. However, the "sapphire coated" mineral crystal and divisive mustard-yellow lume on brushed hands are noted drawbacks. One reviewer found the oversized crown made daily winding a tactile pleasure. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Praesidus Type H-75 highly for its successful capture of vintage pilot chronograph aesthetics at an accessible price.

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