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Sternglas MerionvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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

Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,350
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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its faithful vintage design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic sizing, with many appreciating the "marble-like" patina on the cream dial. The watch is considered a strong value, offering great construction and a genuine alligator strap, with some owners finding it a versatile everyday or dress watch. Accuracy is generally reported as decent, and a slim movement contributes to its wearability. However, some owners note the 3-bar water resistance is limiting, and one owner found the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback made it wear tall and difficult to slip under a cuff. On balance, owners rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
Merion$701
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,350

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41h
72h
Jewels
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$2,350
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