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Sternglas MerionvsZelos Nova 37

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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 Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

From video reviewers

The wafer-thin case and intricate dial textures are standout features. The quality of the stock leather strap is a shared concern. Reviewers differed on whether the 37mm or 38mm case size was more accurate.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Nova 37
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Merion$701
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
14mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
37mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Salmon
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$899
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