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Sternglas MerionvsTissot Ballade

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $400

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Ballade40mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Ballade40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Ballade100m
MSRP
Merion$701
Ballade$400

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
8.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
40mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Luminova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
11 1/2'''
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$400

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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 Ballade

Owners widely praise the Tissot Ballade for its exceptional value, immaculate quality, and impressive execution, particularly highlighting its detailed dial finishing, fluted bezel, and comfortable wearability. Reviewers consistently flag the COSC-certified Powermatic 80 movement with an 80-hour power reserve and silicon balance spring as significant strengths, contributing to its appeal as an accessible "nice watch." The 39mm size is favored by some for its wearability, and the Jubilee-style bracelet receives positive mentions for its solid construction, though its clasp features are noted as lacking premium elements. One owner found the watch mesmerizing, comparing its dial and bezel to tributes of other luxury watches. A specific concern raised by one owner was disappointment that their Ballade model was quartz, expressing a strong desire for an automatic version.

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