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Sternglas MerionvsRZE Urbanist

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Merion$701
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$299

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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