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Sternglas MerionvsGrand Seiko SBGW291

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
SBGW291
Grand SeikoSBGW291
MSRP $5,300

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
SBGW29136.5mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
SBGW29172h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
SBGW291100m
MSRP
Merion$701
SBGW291$5,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
36.5mm
Thickness
14mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
42.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
9S64
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
72h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$5,300

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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 SBGW291

The Grand Seiko SBGW291 is praised for its charming 36.5mm size and a silver sunburst dial with sharply chamfered indices and dauphine hands. Reviewers note the hallmark Zaratsu polished surfaces and the hand-wound 9S64 movement, which provides accuracy between -3 to +5 seconds per day and a three-day power reserve. The case wears wonderfully on smaller wrists. However, its €5,200 price is considered high by one reviewer, especially without a steel bracelet, suggesting vintage options might be more appealing. Overall, reviewers consider the Grand Seiko SBGW291 a valid option for a simpler, smaller Grand Seiko experience, with its wearability and finishing being key strengths.

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