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Sternglas MerionvsLongines LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE
LonginesLONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE
MSRP $4,400

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE41mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE40h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE30m
MSRP
Merion$701
LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE$4,400

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
14mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48.7mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
L688.5
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$4,400

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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 AVIGATION BIGEYE

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Avigation Bigeye for its unique, asymmetric dial, vintage military aesthetic, and cohesive design, with one reviewer noting its GPHG Best Revival prize win. The tactile chronograph pusher action and reliable L688.2 column wheel movement are highlighted, as is the watch's legibility and versatile strap-swapping potential due to its 20mm lug width. However, criticisms include the 30-minute sub-dial's three-minute hash marks, which some find compromise reading speed, and the lack of drilled lugs. The watch's thickness, around 14.45mm, is noted as typical for its movement, and some owners mention minor QC issues with chronograph hand alignment and a loud rotor. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Avigation Bigeye highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and solid chronograph performance at its price point.

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