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Sternglas MerionvsTudor Black Bay Ceramic

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Black Bay Ceramic
TudorBlack Bay Ceramic
MSRP $6,125

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Black Bay Ceramic41mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Black Bay Ceramic70h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Black Bay Ceramic200m
MSRP
Merion$701
Black Bay Ceramic$6,125

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
14mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Caseback
Solid
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
MT5602-1U
Power Reserve
41h
70h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$6,125

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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.

Tudor Black Bay Ceramic

The Tudor Black Bay Ceramic's matte ceramic case and bracelet offer a stealthy, scratch-proof aesthetic that shifts from anthracite to gray in light. Reviewers note its comfortable wearability, with one highlighting improved comfort over steel versions, and praise the METAS-certified MT5602-U movement. However, the sandblasted finishing is described as lacking contrast, and the bracelet's butterfly clasp omits on-the-fly adjustment. The PVD-treated steel bezel ring is also flagged as a potential wear-and-tear vulnerability. On balance, reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic appealing for its unique ceramic construction and durable, stealthy finish, despite some functional limitations.

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