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Nodus Duality IIvsSternglas Merion

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Duality II
NodusDuality II
MSRP $875
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
What people say

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Nodus Duality II

Owners widely praise the Nodus Duality II for its refined dial construction, improved proportions, and wearability with a thinner 11.5mm case. The dual-crown functionality for movement and internal rotating bezel is a key feature, alongside 300 meters of water resistance and a durable three-link bracelet with the NodeX extension. The Miyota Cal. 9015 movement is noted, with some owners preferring Nodus finishing over alternatives. One owner finds the Nodus Duality II overpriced at $868, citing a loud rotor and lower-quality bracelet, while others argue US assembly, the movement, and the internal bezel justify the cost. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Duality II highly for its refined design and wearability at its 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.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Duality II40mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Duality II41h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Duality II300m
Merion200m
MSRP
Duality II$875
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
Luminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota Cal.9015 Premium Automatic
Seiko TMI NH35
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$875
$701
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