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Sternglas MerionvsVaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
G2 Apocalypse GMT
VaerG2 Apocalypse GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
G2 Apocalypse GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
G2 Apocalypse GMT40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
G2 Apocalypse GMT150m
MSRP
Merion$701
G2 Apocalypse GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$399

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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.

Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

Owners praise the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT's well-executed proportions and smooth GMT bezel action. One owner reports quality control issues such as misaligned hands and dust under the crystal, attributing these to the sub-$500 price point. The watch features a caller-style quartz movement for quick-set date adjustment and its lume is functional, though noted as a step below other models. Overall, owners find the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control concerns.

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