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Formex Field AutomaticvsSternglas Merion

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Field Automatic
FormexField Automatic
MSRP $881
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
What people say

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Formex Field Automatic

Owners widely praise the Formex Field Automatic for its lightweight, scratch-resistant Grade 2 titanium case with a hardening treatment and its comfortable wearability, especially with quick-release straps and a carbon clasp. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's legibility and depth, with one noting the Petrol Blue's great color and subtle texture. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered a practical choice, with one owner reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. The watch offers 150m water resistance and is seen as good value under $1000. Some owners desire a matching titanium bracelet and find the numeral typography less appealing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Field Automatic highly for its robust, comfortable titanium construction and functional dial design 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
Field Automatic40mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Field Automatic41h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Field Automatic150m
Merion200m
MSRP
Field Automatic$881
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
49mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Ash Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko TMI NH35
Power Reserve
41h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$881
$701
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