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Sternglas MerionvsZelos Spearfish 3

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Spearfish 3
ZelosSpearfish 3
MSRP $749

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Spearfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Spearfish 340h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Spearfish 3200m
MSRP
Merion$701
Spearfish 3$749

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Diver - Forged Carbon
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
$749

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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 Spearfish 3

The Zelos Spearfish 3 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, with razor-sharp polish and flawless brushed transitions that owners feel exceed its price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy averaging +2.6 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally smooth bi-directional bezel and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp described as best-in-class among microbrands. The sapphire sandwich construction and lumed bezel are also cited as desirable features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish 3 highly for its outstanding finishing and value at its price point.

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