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Sternglas MerionvsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
SBGH26339.5mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
SBGH26355h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
SBGH26330m
MSRP
Merion$701
SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
9S85
Power Reserve
41h
55h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$6,200

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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