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Sternglas MerionvsTimefactors Commander 71

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Commander 71
TimefactorsCommander 71
MSRP $530
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.

Timefactors Commander 71

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Commander 71 for its exceptional build quality and substantial feel, noting its vintage design with a clean no-date dial, gilt accents, and creamy lume. Some owners find its 13.7mm thickness and 162-gram weight substantial, and the bezel's numeral fonts are considered small by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Commander 71 highly for its vintage aesthetic and build quality at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Commander 7140mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Commander 71
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Commander 71300m
MSRP
Merion$701
Commander 71$530

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Luminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$530
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