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Sternglas MerionvsRolex Submariner Date

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
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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 Submariner Date

The Rolex Submariner Date is widely discussed for its functional date complication and iconic cyclops lens, which some owners find essential for daily use and a classic Rolex feature, while others prefer the cleaner, more symmetrical aesthetic of the no-date version. Some owners consider the Submariner Date a versatile, lifelong watch that holds its value, though one owner reported boredom after five months. On balance, owners are divided on the cyclops and date function, with a significant portion favoring the no-date model for its dial symmetry and historical appeal.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Submariner Date41mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Submariner Date70h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Submariner Date300m
MSRP
Merion$701
Submariner Date$19,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Rolesor
Finish
Brushed and polished
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
3235
Power Reserve
41h
70h
Jewels
31
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$19,450
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