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Sternglas MerionvsOrient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
OrientAK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
MSRP $450
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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 AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

The Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch is widely praised as an affordable, classic dress watch with a well-balanced design and a sun and moon dial. Owners appreciate its sapphire crystal, exhibition caseback, and the F6B24 automatic movement, which offers hand-winding, hacking, and day, date, and 24-hour complications. Some owners find the 42.5mm case size and 14mm thickness to be large, and note that the moonphase is a day/night complication. However, others find it surprisingly not heavy and like its layout and finish, considering Orient the best value brand. Overall, owners rate the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch highly for its attractive sun and moon dial and excellent value.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch42.5mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch50m
MSRP
Merion$701
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
42.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
50.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Champagne
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
F6B24
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$450
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