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Sternglas MerionvsSeiko King Turtle

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

Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
King Turtle
SeikoKing Turtle
MSRP $650
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 King Turtle

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many appreciating its faithful recreation of classic designs and proven movements like the 4R36 and 6R15. Reviewers highlight impressive case finishing and durability, noting that even larger models wear smaller than expected due to thoughtful case design. Some owners find the solar quartz models a great entry point, appreciating their design and solar functionality. However, specific variants receive critiques: the bracelet clasp on the Samurai is described as underwhelming, and the Sumo's bracelet width and clasp are seen as too narrow and rudimentary, respectively. The SPB183 is considered expensive for a Japanese watch, and its lume is noted as not quite matching older Seiko Monster models. The GMT function on the SPB519 is deemed less practical for serious travel, and its bezel clicks are described as quieter and mushier.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
King Turtle45mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
King Turtle41h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
King Turtle200m
MSRP
Merion$701
King Turtle$650

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
45mm
Thickness
14mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

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
4R36
Power Reserve
41h
41h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$650
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