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Sternglas MerionvsPhoibos Eagle Ray GMT

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Eagle Ray GMT
PhoibosEagle Ray GMT
MSRP $250
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.

Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT for its perfect dial, attractive case finishing, and the Miyota 9015 movement, with the vintage gold coloring and second hand hitting all indices noted as highlights. One owner called it a "love at first sight" purchase. However, some owners question the crystal's reflectivity and readability, and the 47mm lug-to-lug measurement may be tight on smaller wrists, with the included leather strap also noted as potentially unsuitable. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT highly for its attractive finishing and movement at the price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Eagle Ray GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Eagle Ray GMT40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Eagle Ray GMT300m
MSRP
Merion$701
Eagle Ray GMT$250

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
14mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
SWISS RONDA 515-24H
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$250

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