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Farr + Swit SeaplanevsSternglas Merion

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
What people say

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Farr + Swit Seaplane

Owners widely praise the Farr + Swit Seaplane for its exceptional lume, durable construction, and comfortable red rubber strap. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the textured dial, legible hands with red accents, and the ETA 2824-2 movement as strong points for the price. Some owners note a dislike for the deployment clasp on one of the included straps. Overall, owners rate the Farr + Swit Seaplane highly for its blend of classic dive and aviator design elements and impressive lume 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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seaplane42mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Seaplane38h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Seaplane100m
Merion200m
MSRP
Seaplane$845
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Gradient Gray to Black
Lume
BGW9
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Seiko TMI NH35
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$701
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