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Sternglas MerionvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Merion$701
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Bronze
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$399

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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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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