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Sternglas MerionvsRolex Deepsea Challenge

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Deepsea Challenge
RolexDeepsea Challenge
MSRP $29,100
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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.

Rolex Deepsea Challenge

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge is widely recognized as an engineering feat, showcasing Rolex's first all-titanium construction and extreme 11,000m water resistance. Owners and reviewers consistently describe the 50mm Rolex Deepsea Challenge as a massive, gigantic, and barely wearable "monster" of a watch, with some finding its size and proportions impractical and uncomfortable for extended wear. Reviewers note a crude, charred-like brushed finish on the titanium bracelet and dial printing with soft edges and inconsistent spacing, which falls short of the brand's usual high standards. On balance, owners and reviewers view the Rolex Deepsea Challenge as an outstanding technical achievement and a unique collectible piece, rather than a practical daily wearer.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Deepsea Challenge50mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Deepsea Challenge70h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Deepsea Challenge1,000m
MSRP
Merion$701
Deepsea Challenge$29,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
50mm
Thickness
14mm
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
RLX Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
RLX titanium
Water Resistance
200m
1000m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock system case architecture with nitrogen-alloyed steel ring and helium escape valve

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
Luminova
Chromalight

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
3230
Power Reserve
41h
70h
Jewels
31

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$29,100
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