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Sternglas MerionvsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
Merion$701
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
NE86
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$1,099

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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 Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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