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Sternglas MerionvsZelos Thresher 44

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Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
Thresher 44
ZelosThresher 44
MSRP $549

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Merion41mm
Thresher 4444mm
Power Reserve
Merion41h
Thresher 4440h
Water Resistance
Merion200m
Thresher 44500m
MSRP
Merion$701
Thresher 44$549

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
500m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$701
$549

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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 Thresher 44

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 44, with one owner noting its finish has proven remarkably scratch-resistant. However, one owner found the finishing on their hammered grey variant not as well done as expected. The Zelos Thresher 44 with an agate dial sold out in 90 seconds, with one owner receiving theirs and noting the bracelet was fully wrapped. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 44 highly for its desirability and scratch-resistant finish.

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