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Sternglas MerionvsSeiko 5KX

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
5KX
Seiko5KX
MSRP $350

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
5KX42.5mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
5KX41h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
5KX100m
MSRP
Merion$701
5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
42.5mm
Thickness
14mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
4R36
Power Reserve
41h
41h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$350

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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 5KX

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its strong lume and comfortable wearability, with many noting its compact feel due to a short lug-to-lug length. The NH36 movement's accuracy varies, with typical performance between +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though some report better. A lack of screw-down crown and ISO certification are noted drawbacks for its water resistance. Some owners find the bracelet to be of cheaper construction with hollow links, and a few have reported quality control issues. The consensus is that the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series offers good value for its price, appealing to those who appreciate its tool-like nature and iconic lineage.

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