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Sternglas MerionvsPagani Design PD-1649

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
PD-1649
Pagani DesignPD-1649
MSRP $120

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
PD-164944mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
PD-164942h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
PD-1649100m
MSRP
Merion$701
PD-1649$120

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$120

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1649

The Pagani Design PD-1649 is praised for its attractive appearance, though some owners note a large case and crown. The 60-click bezel is flagged for significant back play, and the lume is considered poor. Owners report the stock leather strap can be tight at the lugs, and one owner upgraded the mineral crystal for better anti-reflective coating, while also questioning the 3 o'clock date window placement. On balance, owners appreciate the aesthetic of the Pagani Design PD-1649, with a common point of contention being the bezel back play and crystal quality.

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