Which is cheaper, the Sternglas Merion or the Schofield Obscura?

At MSRP the Sternglas Merion is the cheaper of the two at $701, against $12,139 for the Schofield Obscura — a $11,438 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sternglas Merion or the Schofield Obscura?

The Schofield Obscura wears larger at 44mm versus 41mm for the Sternglas Merion — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sternglas Merion or the Schofield Obscura?

The Schofield Obscura carries a 57-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Sternglas Merion.

What movement does the Sternglas Merion run compared to the Schofield Obscura?

The Sternglas Merion runs a automatic caliber (Seiko TMI NH35), while the Schofield Obscura runs a manual (Unitas 6498-2).

Side by side

Sternglas MerionvsSchofield Obscura

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

Sternglas Merion

merion-grun-orange

MSRP $701

Schofield Obscura

obscura

MSRP $12,139

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Merion41mm

Obscura44mm

Power Reserve

Merion41h

Obscura57h

Water Resistance

Merion200m

Obscura200m

MSRP

Merion$701

Obscura$12,139

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

—

Dark Grey

Lume

Luminova

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko TMI NH35

Unitas 6498-2

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

57h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$701

$12,139

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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.

Schofield Obscura

The Schofield Obscura is recognized for its unique Damascus steel case with a textured, reptile-scale or cellular finish and a multi-level dial enhanced by vibrant, multi-emission Super-LumiNova. This hand-wound timepiece is powered by a Unitas/ETA 6498-2 movement, visible through smoked sapphire crystals. It is limited to 40 pieces and priced around £9,558. On balance, reviewers highlight the Schofield Obscura's distinctive case and dial as its primary draw, making it a notable piece for collectors.

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