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Sternglas MerionvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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

Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Merion$701
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
Luminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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