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Sternglas MerionvsSeiko Recraft Series

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Recraft Series
SeikoRecraft Series
MSRP $265
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.

Seiko Recraft Series

Owners widely praise the Seiko Recraft Series for its comfortable fit, trendy design, and great legibility, with reviewers noting significant effort in the dial design and excellent build quality for the price. One owner specifically calls the SNKP27 the right size for a smaller wrist, comparable to other well-loved Seiko 5 models. However, one forum user felt the Recraft Series was a missed opportunity with woeful execution compared to prior Rally Reissues, while a reviewer mentioned hands that might appear a bit short and a wish for a sapphire crystal over mineral. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Recraft Series highly for its appealing design and value at the price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Recraft Series43.5mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Recraft Series40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Recraft Series50m
MSRP
Merion$701
Recraft Series$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
43.5mm
Thickness
14mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Seiko 7S26
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$265
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