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Sternglas MerionvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Merion$701
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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