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Sternglas MerionvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $3,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Merion$701
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42.5mm
Thickness
14mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
50mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

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
8R46
Power Reserve
41h
45h
Jewels
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$3,000

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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

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its attractive vintage-inspired design and compact 39mm size, with one owner finding the red dial unique and gorgeous. Reviewers and owners note the solar-powered quartz movement, with one owner considering $700 expensive for this specification and another wishing for a thinner case. The SPEEDTIMER is described as a sturdy and reliable everyday watch, though one owner questioned its resale value. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its stylish, compact design and solar functionality, despite some finding the price point and case thickness slightly high.

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