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Henry Archer TidevandvsSternglas Merion

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Tidevand
Henry ArcherTidevand
MSRP $5,299
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tidevand40mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Tidevand40h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Tidevand200m
Merion200m
MSRP
Tidevand$5,299
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.65mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko TMI NH35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,299
$701

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What people say

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Henry Archer Tidevand

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidevand for its exceptional finishing, highlighting the contrast between brushing and beveled polished edges, and its spectacular Aventurine dial, which evokes a sense of space. The BGW9 lume is described as "off the charts" and provides strong nighttime visibility, complementing the watch's rugged construction and refined aesthetic. The 40mm case is noted as being thin at 10.65mm, and the watch features a 120-click diver's bezel and 200 meters of water resistance. One owner reported tight bracelet push pins, but Henry Archer's customer service resolved the issue. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidevand highly for its striking Aventurine dial and robust lume.

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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