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Sternglas MerionvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model

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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.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model

The 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition is praised for its vibrant blue translucent dial with a glowing day disc and its luminous orange stripe on the NATO strap. Reviewers consider the Seiko 5 Sports SKX Sports Style watches, including this model, exemplary gateway watches offering significant value and quality for their price, with the BAMFORD edition noted at a reasonable $460 for a limited run of 2,025 pieces. A trade-off mentioned is compromised water resistance due to the lack of a screw-down crown. On balance, reviewers find the 38mm Seiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition a great release, particularly for its striking aesthetics and value proposition.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model42.5mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model41h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model100m
MSRP
Merion$701
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model$460

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
42.5mm
Thickness
14mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
41h
41h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$460
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