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Sternglas MerionvsLongines HYDROCONQUEST

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
HYDROCONQUEST
LonginesHYDROCONQUEST
MSRP $2,000

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
HYDROCONQUEST41mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
HYDROCONQUEST72h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
HYDROCONQUEST300m
MSRP
Merion$701
HYDROCONQUEST$2,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Thickness
14mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
53.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41h
72h
Jewels
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$2,000

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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

Owners widely praise the Longines Hydroconquest for its attractive sunburst blue dial and accurate timekeeping, with one owner reporting a loss of only 2 seconds per day. However, the bracelet is frequently criticized for lacking micro-adjustments and having pinch-prone links, and the screw-down crown is noted as inconvenient and difficult to operate by multiple owners. Some owners also flag the bezel action as ratchety with back play, and one owner found the lugs sharp and the overall design uncomfortable, leading them to sell the watch. On balance, owners appreciate the Longines Hydroconquest's aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant reservations about its bracelet and crown usability.

From video reviewers

The bezel action is praised for its smooth and precise rotation. Lume brightness is a shared weakness, found to be somewhat lacking. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's value proposition compared to alternatives.

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