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Lorier Olympia SIIvsSternglas Merion

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Olympia SII
LorierOlympia SII
MSRP $999
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Olympia SII39mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Olympia SII40h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Olympia SII
Merion200m
MSRP
Olympia SII$999
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$999
$701

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What people say

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Lorier Olympia SII

Owners widely praise the Lorier Olympia SII for its excellent value and vintage aesthetic, highlighting the robust Seiko NE88 movement and crisp chronograph pushers. The 39mm case is noted for wearing well, with its layered design effectively managing the 13.8mm thickness. Some owners prefer the hesalite crystal for its aesthetic, while others would like a sapphire option. The bracelet is described as functional but can be a hair nipper. Overall, owners rate the Lorier Olympia SII highly for its execution of a vintage chronograph at an accessible 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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