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Sternglas MerionvsSugess Seakors Tourbillon SE8002

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Seakors Tourbillon SE8002
SugessSeakors Tourbillon SE8002
MSRP $1,299
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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.

Sugess Seakors Tourbillon SE8002

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seakors Tourbillon for providing access to a functional tourbillon at an accessible price point, with one owner reporting timekeeping that loses only a few seconds every few weeks. However, some owners express concerns about long-term durability, serviceability, and inconsistent quality control, with one user noting a flimsy-feeling winding stem and another mentioning a chunky strap and large buckle. The ST8002 movement is acknowledged as a classic tourbillon, though not world-class compared to Swiss counterparts, and some owners question the durability and repairability of budget tourbillons. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Seakors Tourbillon highly for its value in offering a tourbillon complication.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Seakors Tourbillon SE800241mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Seakors Tourbillon SE800240h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Seakors Tourbillon SE800250m
MSRP
Merion$701
Seakors Tourbillon SE8002$1,299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Rose Gold
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
ST8002
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$1,299
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