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Sternglas MerionvsTimefactors PRS-40

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
PRS-40
TimefactorsPRS-40
MSRP $315
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 PRS-40

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS-40 for its unique, "badass" and rugged, futuristic design, with many highlighting the 12 o'clock crown as a distinctive and appreciated feature. The bead-blasted finish is noted to show light marks but resists deep scratches, and the sapphire crystal is considered good. While some owners find the 40.2mm case size acceptable, others describe the watch as large and wearing big, though it is noted to wear thinner than an automatic version. The fixed lugs necessitate the use of NATO straps, and the included strap is well-regarded. On balance, owners rate the Timefactors PRS-40 highly for its distinctive, bombproof design and unique crown placement at an accessible price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
PRS-4040.2mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
PRS-4040h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
PRS-40100m
MSRP
Merion$701
PRS-40$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40.2mm
Thickness
14mm
12.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
53.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
SuperLuminova C3

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Seiko VK61
Type
Automatic
Mecaquartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$315
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