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Sternglas MerionvsZelos Comet 39

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Merion$701
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Tantalum LE
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$2,499

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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