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Sternglas MerionvsPhoibos Voyager GMT

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Voyager GMT
PhoibosVoyager GMT
MSRP $429

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Voyager GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Voyager GMT40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Voyager GMT100m
MSRP
Merion$701
Voyager GMT$429

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
SII NH34
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$429

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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.

Phoibos Voyager GMT

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Voyager GMT for its exceptional fit and finish, attractive dials that play with light, and outstanding lume. The bezel action is described as perfect with a grippy, smooth-threaded crown, and the bracelet clasp is noted as high quality for the price. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day and another around -6 seconds per day. Some owners find the 14.5mm thickness chunky and difficult to wear with long sleeves, and the 24-click bezel limits tracking to hour-offset time zones. The date color can blend into the dial, and the date wheel may show slight misalignment. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Voyager GMT highly for its vibrant dials and excellent value.

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