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Sternglas MerionvsSeiko Alpinist

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
Merion$701
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46.4mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
6R35
Power Reserve
41h
70h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$750

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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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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