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Sternglas MerionvsTissot Seastar 2000

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Seastar 2000
TissotSeastar 2000
MSRP $1,275

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Seastar 200046mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Seastar 200080h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Seastar 2000600m
MSRP
Merion$701
Seastar 2000$1,275

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
46mm
Thickness
14mm
16.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
600m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Graded blue-black
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Luminova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
41h
80h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$1,275

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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.

Tissot Seastar 2000

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 2000 for its impressive specifications at its price point, including an 80-hour power reserve, ISO 6425 certification, sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, and 600m water resistance, with its dial quality and finishing considered superior for its class. The blue dial is frequently highlighted as particularly sharp and legible. However, the watch's substantial size and weight are consistent drawbacks; its 46mm width, 16.3mm thickness, and 52mm lug-to-lug dimension make it too large for some for everyday wear, with a rubber strap often recommended over the metal bracelet for comfort. A significant concern raised by multiple owners is the bezel's tendency to become loose and lose its click, with one reporting this on two separate watches. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting +1 second per day and another around +5 seconds per day.

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