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Sternglas MerionvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
MSRP $995

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
MSRP
Merion$701
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44.5mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
6R55
Power Reserve
41h
72h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$995

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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 SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is praised for its visually appealing design and comfortable wearability, with owners frequently using its chronograph function for daily tasks. Reviewers note its clean dial layout and LumiBrite treated hands and markers, and one source highlights the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 movement. However, some owners criticize its chronograph functionality and the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its daily usability and refined aesthetics.

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