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Sternglas MerionvsTraska Venturer GMT

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Venturer GMT
TraskaVenturer GMT
MSRP $785

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Venturer GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Venturer GMT42h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Venturer GMT150m
MSRP
Merion$701
Venturer GMT$785

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
9075
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Jewels
26
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$785

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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.

Traska Venturer GMT

Owners widely praise the Traska Venturer GMT for its slim, wearable 38.5mm case and comfortable Oyster-style bracelet featuring an excellent micro-adjustment system. Reviewers highlight its outstanding build quality for the price, crisp glossy white lacquered dial, and reliable flyer GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. One owner finds the Traska Venturer GMT a versatile watch suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Venturer GMT highly for its exceptional value and wearability.

From video reviewers

The Traska Venturer GMT has a notable movement with the Sellita SW330-1 caliber, praised for its accuracy and reliability. The watch's lume brightness is somewhat lacking, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's most notable feature, with one highlighting the independently adjustable hour hand for quickly adapting to a new timezone, and the other praising the movement's accuracy and reliability.

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