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Sternglas MerionvsSeiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41.8mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
MSRP
Merion$701
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
41.8mm
Thickness
14mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48.4mm
Water Resistance
200m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
4R39
Power Reserve
41h
41h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$595

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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 Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens for its beautiful dial designs, with one owner noting the SSA464 was love at first sight and another calling the SSA421J1 a beautiful first dress watch. The watch is frequently described as a serious bang-for-your-buck limited edition offering good build quality for daily wear, though some owners have noted the appearance of tiny scratches on the bezel and that the bracelet can be initially scratchy. One owner found the watch "truly stunning in person" and "tastefully done," while another found its fit surprisingly natural despite its size. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens highly for its stunning aesthetics and value.

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