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Sternglas MerionvsHELM Vanuatu

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Merion$701
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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