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Sternglas MerionvsSpinnaker Hull Riviera

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Hull Riviera
SpinnakerHull Riviera
MSRP $169

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Hull Riviera42mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Hull Riviera40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Hull Riviera100m
MSRP
Merion$701
Hull Riviera$169

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$169

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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 Hull Riviera

Owners praise the Spinnaker Hull Riviera's build quality, highlighting its milled clasp, solid links, and effective anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal. The watch features a sandwich dial with Superluminova, measures 42mm in diameter, 12mm thick with a 48mm lug-to-lug span, and uses a Seiko NH35 movement. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner noting a gain of only +2 seconds over seven days. The crystal is noted as being fused to the case, leading to a repair quote of $198 for a cracked crystal, a cost considered excessive by some owners relative to the watch's price. Lume is considered mediocre, and some would have preferred a 4Hz movement. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Riviera highly for its robust build and impressive accuracy at its price point.

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