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Sternglas MerionvsOrient 75th Anniversary World Map LE

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
75th Anniversary World Map LE
Orient75th Anniversary World Map LE
MSRP $495
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.

Orient 75th Anniversary World Map LE

The Orient 75th Anniversary World Map LE is widely praised for its unique world map dial, retro aesthetic, and utility as a world timer with distinct city color-coding. Owners appreciate its bold design, sharp day/night complication, and the sense of freedom it embodies. The internal bezel crown operates smoothly, and the watch is considered a unique and underrated offering great value, with one owner choosing it over another Seiko model due to its in-house movement. However, the F6922 movement's winding and time-setting feel gritty and loose, respectively, and it has a modest 40-hour power reserve and accuracy of +25/-15 seconds per day. Some also criticize its 1969 design and that it's not a "true" world timer, with one commenter wishing it was available in a smaller 38mm case. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient 75th Anniversary World Map LE highly for its distinctive vintage design and world-time functionality at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
75th Anniversary World Map LE43.5mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
75th Anniversary World Map LE40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
75th Anniversary World Map LE200m
MSRP
Merion$701
75th Anniversary World Map LE$495

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
43.5mm
Thickness
14mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46.5mm

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$495
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