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Sternglas MerionvsStraton Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
StratonStraton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
MSRP $599

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch42mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch100m
MSRP
Merion$701
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch$599

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
15.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
40.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Valjoux ETA7750
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$599

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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.

Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch

Owners widely praise the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch for its great retro feel, TV-shaped case, and fun color combinations. The automatic version is reported to be accurate at approximately +2 seconds per day. The meca-quartz model starts at $320, while the automatic is around $800 with a bracelet, both featuring a 40.8mm lug-to-lug measurement for wearability. Owners consider the quartz version reasonably priced, with its value linked to its mechanical movement. Overall, owners rate the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch highly for its retro aesthetic and wearability at its price point.

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