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Sternglas MerionvsCIGA Design GORILLA

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
GORILLA
CIGA DesignGORILLA
MSRP $379

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
GORILLA
Power Reserve
Merion41h
GORILLA
Water Resistance
Merion200m
GORILLA30m
MSRP
Merion$701
GORILLA$379

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
41mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black+Orange
Lume
Luminova
Super-LumiNova features a luminous effect to create outstanding nighttime visibility that catches the spotlight

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
CD-01
Power Reserve
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$379

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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.

CIGA Design GORILLA

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design GORILLA for its incredible wrist presence, unique skeletonized design with purple accents, and exceptional value under $400, with one owner highlighting its quality and scratch resistance from Gorilla glass. Reviewers note the watch's striking, Hublot-esque aesthetic and shock-resistant suspension system. However, legibility can be challenging, lume is weak, and the CD-01 movement gains approximately 17 seconds per day with a 40-hour power reserve. Community sentiment is divided, with some finding the design "hideous" while others enthusiastically recommend it as affordable, interesting, and cool. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CIGA Design GORILLA highly for its bold, unconventional design and accessible price point.

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