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Sternglas MerionvsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Merion$701
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$189

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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 Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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