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Sternglas MerionvsOrient Sports Diver

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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.

Orient Sports Diver

The Orient Star Diver features excellent legibility due to its luminous hands and markers, along with sapphire crystal. The watch has a power reserve indicator.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Sports Diver43.6mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Sports Diver50h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Sports Diver100m
MSRP
Merion$701
Sports Diver$745

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
43.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
51mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Orient F6724
Power Reserve
41h
50h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$745
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