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Sternglas MerionvsNodus Sector II Dive GMT

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

Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Sector II Dive GMT
NodusSector II Dive GMT
MSRP $575

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Sector II Dive GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Sector II Dive GMT41h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Sector II Dive GMT100m
MSRP
Merion$701
Sector II Dive GMT$575

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
Luminova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
TMI NH34 (GMT)
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$575

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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.

Nodus Sector II Dive GMT

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Dive GMT for its solid build, bracelet, and fit and finish for the price, with reviewers noting its well-executed finishing featuring alternating brushed and polished surfaces. The regulated Seiko NH34 movement is reported to run at +5 seconds per day. Some owners desire a Miyota 9075 movement and lume on the GMT hand, and a reviewer finds the 120-click dive bezel less ideal for GMT functions than a bi-directional 48-click GMT bezel, while the dial's dense Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some despite good legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II Dive GMT highly for its attractive design and build quality at its price point.

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