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Sternglas MerionvsOrient AA02 Diver Watch

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
AA02 Diver Watch
OrientAA02 Diver Watch
MSRP $285

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
AA02 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Merion$701
AA02 Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
41.5mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$285

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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.

Orient AA02 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its impressive quality and value, noting it as a keeper with considerable charm. The F6922 automatic movement offers hand-winding and hacking capabilities, and the watch features a 40-hour power reserve and a mineral crystal. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and overall quality at its affordable price point.

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