Which is cheaper, the Sternglas Merion or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $701 for the Sternglas Merion — a $276 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sternglas Merion or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Sternglas Merion wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sternglas Merion or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Sternglas Merion is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sternglas Merion or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Sternglas Merion carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the Sternglas Merion run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sternglas Merion uses the Seiko TMI NH35 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Sternglas MerionvsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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

Sternglas Merion

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MSRP $701

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Merion41mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Merion41h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Merion200m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Merion$701

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Dollar Diver

Lume

Luminova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko TMI NH35

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$701

$425

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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.

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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