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Sternglas MerionvsRZE Resolute Type A

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Resolute Type A
RZEResolute Type A
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Resolute Type A39mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Resolute Type A40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Resolute Type A200m
MSRP
Merion$701
Resolute Type A$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Arabic numerals
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$499

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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.

RZE Resolute Type A

The RZE Resolute Type A is praised for its build quality, finishing, and highly legible dial with luminous elements, all at a $499 price point. Its sandblasted titanium case features an UltraHex coating, and it measures 39.5mm by 11.5mm with 100 meters of water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 82S0 movement's crown operation feels grainy. On balance, reviewers highlight the RZE Resolute Type A as a well-built and legible pilot's watch offering good value.

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