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Sternglas MerionvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Merion$701
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Lume
Luminova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
9039
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Jewels
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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