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Sternglas MerionvsBrew Retrograph

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Retrograph38mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Retrograph
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Retrograph50m
MSRP
Merion$701
Retrograph$375

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$375

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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.

Brew Retrograph

The Brew Retrograph is widely praised for its unique 1970s "TV Dial" aesthetic, thin profile, and comfortable wearability, with owners appreciating its well-finished rectangular case featuring alternating polishing and brushing, and its sunburst dials with contrasting matte subdials. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement for its solid performance, instantaneous chronograph reset with good tactile feel, and quartz accuracy, all at an affordable price point. Some owners note the lack of a running second hand and that the date change is not instant, while one owner found the strap needed improvement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Brew Retrograph highly for its distinctive design and excellent value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and the satisfying meca-quartz chronograph function.

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