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Sternglas MerionvsPinion Pure Steel

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
Merion$701
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
45h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$1,715

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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.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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