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Sternglas MerionvsLongines HYDROCONQUEST MESH

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
HYDROCONQUEST MESH
LonginesHYDROCONQUEST MESH
MSRP $2,350

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
HYDROCONQUEST MESH41mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
HYDROCONQUEST MESH72h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
HYDROCONQUEST MESH300m
MSRP
Merion$701
HYDROCONQUEST MESH$2,350

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
14mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
51.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
L888.5
Power Reserve
41h
72h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$2,350

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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.

Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH

Owners widely praise the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH for its eye-catching dial colors and impressive fit and finish at its price point, with some noting a well-regulated movement losing around 2 seconds per day and others seeing accuracy within COSC specifications. The tapered mesh bracelet is described as a clever execution with emphasized adjustability, offering a neat feature for wrist swelling. However, some owners criticize the bracelet's clasp for lacking on-the-fly micro-adjustments and the potential for pinching, while winding the screw-down crown is considered inconvenient by some. The lume is a point of contention, with one owner finding it disappointing and fading quickly, while another reports it as strong and long-lasting. Overall, owners rate the Longines HYDROCONQUEST MESH highly for its competitive pricing and versatile, modern retro aesthetic.

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