NOMOS Glashütte Ahoi neomatik 38 date sandvsSternglas Merion
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NOMOS Glashütte Ahoi neomatik 38 date sand owners and reviewers praise its blend of Bauhaus aesthetics and 200m water resistance, the well-executed sandy dial, and the impressive in-house DUW 6101 movement now in a smaller 38.5mm case. The watch is noted for its excellent readability, color-matched date window, and decent lume. However, some find the watch wears larger than its dimensions suggest due to long lugs, and the date window placement is described as awkward by one reviewer. The pricing is considered ambitious by some, and it is not a true dive watch due to the lack of a dive bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ahoi neomatik 38 date sand highly for its unique dial and impressive in-house movement at its price point.
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.
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