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Sternglas MerionvsGrand Seiko SLGB023

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
SLGB023
Grand SeikoSLGB023
MSRP $12,400

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
SLGB02340.8mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
SLGB02372h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
SLGB023300m
MSRP
Merion$701
SLGB023$12,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
40.8mm
Thickness
14mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
9RB1
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
41h
72h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$12,400

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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 SLGB023

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGB023 for its comfortable 40.8mm titanium case and the smooth winding feel of its Spring Drive 9RB1 movement. The dial's gradient blue "ushio" motif is a highlight, though some reviewers note the bezel's fully lumed scale as a missed opportunity. Enthusiasts are divided on the power reserve indicator's placement and the design of the hour and minute hands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGB023 highly for its comfortable titanium case and the refined Spring Drive movement.

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