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Sternglas MerionvsBoldr Rally

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Rally
BoldrRally
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Rally38mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Rally40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Rally200m
MSRP
Merion$701
Rally$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
I - Wells 008 (Updated)
Lume
Luminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$299

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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.

Boldr Rally

Owners widely praise the Boldr Rally's compact 38mm titanium case and excellent value under A$500. The VK64 mecaquartz movement has proven reliable for years, and the sapphire crystal is a welcome feature. Some owners find the dial busy and difficult to read, particularly the black hands against the black subdial, and note the bead-blasted titanium case can be a scratch magnet. The default straps have been described as boring or not holding up to daily wear. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Rally highly for its robust titanium construction and excellent value, despite some legibility concerns.

From video reviewers

The 38mm titanium case with a 44mm lug-to-lug measurement provides a comfortable and compact fit. The 200m water resistance is noted as robust for a chronograph. The 14mm thickness was mentioned as potentially substantial for the watch's size.

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