Which is bigger, the Sternglas Merion or the Redux Zero-Hour?

The Sternglas Merion wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Redux Zero-Hour — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sternglas Merion or the Redux Zero-Hour?

The Redux Zero-Hour carries a 41-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Sternglas Merion.

What movement does the Sternglas Merion run compared to the Redux Zero-Hour?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sternglas Merion uses the Seiko TMI NH35 and the Redux Zero-Hour uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Sternglas MerionvsRedux Zero-Hour

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Sternglas Merion

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MSRP $701

Redux Zero-Hour

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Merion41mm

Zero-Hour39mm

Power Reserve

Merion41h

Zero-Hour41h

Water Resistance

Merion200m

Zero-Hour200m

MSRP

Merion$701

Zero-Hour—

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

Luminova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko TMI NH35

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$701

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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.

Redux Zero-Hour

Owners widely praise the Redux Courg Type 39MM for its robust, no-nonsense design and good overall quality, with a reliable Seiko NH53A movement keeping time well. The titanium case and crystal have shown scratch resistance, and the bezel action is described as tight by some. Reviewers note the proprietary RDXB1 or blue lume glows brilliantly, though briefly. Some owners flag the crown stem as flimsy and the unidirectional bezel as having some play. Overall, owners rate the Redux Courg Type 39MM highly for its functional tool-watch design and durable titanium construction.

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