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Sternglas MerionvsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
Merion$701
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
42.5mm
Thickness
14mm
13.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
SII NH36
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$895

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

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