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Sternglas MerionvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition38.2mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition41h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Merion$701
5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition$440

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
41mm
38.2mm
Thickness
14mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44.7mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
4R36
Power Reserve
41h
41h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$440

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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 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition is praised for its faithful recreation of the 1968 original, featuring a 39mm case and vintage dial details. Reviewers note its comfortable bracelet and heritage-inspired design, with one calling it heritage-inspired Seiko at its best. The $450 MSRP is considered reasonable. However, the 4 o'clock crown placement can be challenging for setting the time, and some enthusiasts may find the case finishing does not meet their expectations. On balance, reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series Heritage Design Re-creation Limited Edition highly for its authentic vintage design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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