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Sternglas MerionvsGrand Seiko SLGB001

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
SLGB001
Grand SeikoSLGB001
MSRP $39,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
SLGB00137mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
SLGB00172h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
SLGB001100m
MSRP
Merion$701
SLGB001$39,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
14mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44.3mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
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
9RB2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
41h
72h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$39,000

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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 SLGB001

The Grand Seiko SLGB001 is a limited edition platinum watch in the Evolution 9 collection, featuring a 37mm case and the new Calibre 9RB2 Spring Drive U.F.A. movement, rated to ±20 seconds per year. It has an "Ice Forest" dial with a deep blue hue and a silver seconds hand, but notably lacks lume. A criticism is the absence of a micro-adjustment clasp on its leather strap. Overall, reviewers highlight the watch's advanced movement and distinctive dial as key features.

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