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Sternglas MerionvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Merion$701
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$195

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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