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Sternglas MerionvsZelos Vitesse

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Merion$701
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Gulf
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
La Joux-Perret L100
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$1,499

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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 Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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