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Sternglas MerionvsLongines LONGINES SECTOR DIAL

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
LONGINES SECTOR DIAL
LonginesLONGINES SECTOR DIAL
MSRP $2,750

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
LONGINES SECTOR DIAL38.5mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
LONGINES SECTOR DIAL40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
LONGINES SECTOR DIAL30m
MSRP
Merion$701
LONGINES SECTOR DIAL$2,750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
38.5mm
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Ivory
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
L893.5
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$2,750

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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.

LONGINES SECTOR DIAL

The Longines Sector Dial wins broad praise for its faithful 1934-inspired sector dial design and exceptional readability, paired with a well-proportioned 38.5mm case that appeals to fans of vintage proportions. Owners consistently highlight the dial's visual presence in sunlight and strong value relative to Longines' current positioning, while reviewers commend the modern L893 movement with silicon hairspring and clean finishing. The 47mm lug-to-lug length and 19mm lug width draw mixed reactions — some find the lugs elongated for the case size, and one owner views the strap width as undersizing the case proportionally; others note the small seconds subdial bisects the 6, and the polished caseback invites scratches. The 30-meter water resistance is flagged as modest for daily wear.

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