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Astor + Banks ChronovsSternglas Merion

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Merion200m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Seiko TMI NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$701

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

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.

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