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Sternglas MerionvsBoldr Safari

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Safari200m
MSRP
Merion$701
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver Fox
Lume
Luminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$449

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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 Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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