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Sternglas MerionvsSeiko Coutura

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Coutura
SeikoCoutura
MSRP $625

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Coutura45.3mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Coutura40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Coutura100m
MSRP
Merion$701
Coutura$625

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
45.3mm
Thickness
14mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
8B92
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
10

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$625

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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 Coutura

Owners widely report the Seiko Coutura's metal treatments are very wear-resistant, with one owner noting minimal scratching after six years. Reviewers and owners appreciate its solar-powered movement, perpetual calendar, and radio sync features, with some finding its unique, futuristic styling captivating and a great value, while others describe the dial as too busy or gaudy. Some owners find the watch large and complicated to set initially, and one owner experienced issues with the solar power reserve requiring constant light exposure. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Coutura well for its durable construction and practical solar and perpetual calendar features, despite polarizing design opinions.

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