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Sternglas MerionvsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
Merion$701
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Moonphase
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Meteorite
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Sellita SW288
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$949

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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.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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