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Sternglas KantonvsSternglas Merion

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
Merion200m
MSRP
Kanton$971
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
10mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
49mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Seiko TMI NH35
Power Reserve
38h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$701

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What people say

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Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable 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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