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Sternglas MerionvsLinde Werdelin Oktopus III

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Oktopus III
Linde WerdelinOktopus III
MSRP $20,953

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Oktopus III45mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Oktopus III60h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Oktopus III300m
MSRP
Merion$701
Oktopus III$20,953

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
45mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
Luminova
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
LW09
Power Reserve
41h
60h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$20,953

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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.

Linde Werdelin Oktopus III

Owners and reviewers praise the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its avant-garde design and comfortable, lightweight titanium case, with some noting its advanced lume applications create a striking glow in the dark. The skeletonized or octopus-themed dials are highlighted, as is the integrated moon phase complication. One owner reported a lume bezel issue and subsequent poor service experience, though the problems were ultimately corrected. The Linde Werdelin Oktopus III features a 44-hour power reserve and is water-resistant to 300 meters. Overall, enthusiasts appreciate the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its unique design and wearable titanium construction.

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