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Sternglas MerionvsOrient Multi-Year Calendar

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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.

Orient Multi-Year Calendar

Owners report the Orient Multi-Year Calendar features a complex analog display for tracking days and dates across multiple years, housed in a 45mm stainless steel case with 100m water resistance. Some owners view the watch as a visually appealing novelty, noting that manual adjustment is required for months and that the older 20-year calendar version is difficult to find. One owner observed only light signs of wear on their watch, with minor desk rash on the buckle visible only under magnification. On balance, owners appreciate the unique calendar complication as a visually appealing novelty.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Multi-Year Calendar43.5mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Multi-Year Calendar40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Multi-Year Calendar50m
MSRP
Merion$701
Multi-Year Calendar$325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
43.5mm
Thickness
14mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
50.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Champagne
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Orient F6D22
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$325
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