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Sternglas MerionvsZelos Eagle 2

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
Merion$701
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Anthracite
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
La Joux-Perret G100
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$899

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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.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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