Which is cheaper, the Sternglas Merion or the Brew Metric Lite?

At MSRP the Brew Metric Lite is the cheaper of the two at $375, against $701 for the Sternglas Merion — a $326 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sternglas Merion or the Brew Metric Lite?

The Sternglas Merion wears larger at 41mm versus 30mm for the Brew Metric Lite — a 11mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sternglas Merion or the Brew Metric Lite?

The Sternglas Merion is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Brew Metric Lite.

What movement does the Sternglas Merion run compared to the Brew Metric Lite?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sternglas Merion uses the Seiko TMI NH35 and the Brew Metric Lite uses the 6T27.

Side by side

Sternglas MerionvsBrew Metric Lite

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Sternglas Merion

merion-grun-orange

MSRP $701

Brew Metric Lite

MSRP $375

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Merion41mm

Metric Lite30mm

Power Reserve

Merion41h

Metric Lite—

Water Resistance

Merion200m

Metric Lite50m

MSRP

Merion$701

Metric Lite$375

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

—

Applied Index Markers

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

Luminova

None

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Seiko TMI NH35

6T27

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

—

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$701

$375

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What people say

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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.

Brew Metric Lite

The Brew Metric Lite is praised for its comfortable wear and attractive dial. Owners note the Miyota 6T27 automatic movement, which offers a 40-hour power reserve and features a signed rotor. It includes applied indices with polished "mountain-top" details and lume pips. Some owners, however, express a desire for a larger case and crown. Overall, owners appreciate the Brew Metric Lite for its comfortable wear and beautiful dial.

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