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Sternglas MerionvsPhoibos Leviathan

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Leviathan
PhoibosLeviathan
MSRP $309

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Leviathan45mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Leviathan40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Leviathan500m
MSRP
Merion$701
Leviathan$309

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
45mm
Thickness
14mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
54mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
500m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
NH 35
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$309

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Leviathan

Owners widely report the Phoibos Leviathan offers a vintage experience at an affordable price due to its proportions and conservative design. However, the watch is considered well-made and sturdy but quite heavy, with a 45mm x 54mm lug-to-lug case and a 15.5mm thickness, leading some owners to replace the stock band. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Leviathan highly for its vintage feel and sturdy build at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features 500m water resistance and a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. The case size is a point of contention, with reviewers noting it is substantial and may overwhelm smaller wrists, while others highlight a 40mm case size as an improvement.

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