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Sternglas MerionvsSpinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

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

Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Bradner Pearl Diver
SpinnakerBradner Pearl Diver
MSRP $370

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Bradner Pearl Diver40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
MSRP
Merion$701
Bradner Pearl Diver$370

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
180m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Emerald
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$370

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

The Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver is noted by owners as large on smaller wrists, with a 50mm lug-to-lug and 15mm height being a concern, though some find it acceptable with specific strap choices. Opinions on finishing quality vary, with one owner reporting issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver with mixed reviews regarding its size and finishing.

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