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Sternglas MerionvsSeiko Prospex LX line

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Prospex LX line
SeikoProspex LX line
MSRP $5,500

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Prospex LX line44.8mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Prospex LX line72h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Prospex LX line200m
MSRP
Merion$701
Prospex LX line$5,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
44.8mm
Thickness
14mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
50.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
5R66
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
41h
72h
Jewels
30

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$5,500

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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.

Seiko Prospex LX line

Owners widely report the dial's blue-green sunburst is phenomenal, and the sapphire glass features blue AR coating. Some owners feel the high price limits discounts and sales, with one AD noting extremely low sales due to the cost. One owner reported DLC peeling off a two-week-old watch, and another noted quality control issues like bezel inserts and fallen second hands. On balance, owners consider the Seiko Prospex LX line a nicely built watch, though pricing led to poor sales and its discontinuation.

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