Merkur IntagliovsMerkur Salmon Watch

Intaglio
MerkurIntaglio

Ref. merkur-intaglio-watch·MSRP $129

Salmon Watch
MerkurSalmon Watch

Ref. merkur-salmon-watches·MSRP $130

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Merkur Intaglio at true scale

Intaglio

Merkur Salmon Watch at true scale

Salmon Watch

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.5mm

45mm

lowest

Thickness

12.5mm

lowest

19mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$129

lowest

$130

Movement

Manual

Manual

Case

2 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
19mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
45mm

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$129
$130
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Merkur Intaglio

Merkur Intaglio Watch owners praise its design and value, with one owner noting the K1 crystal offers a vintage feel. The manual-wind movement is a standard Chinese mechanical variation, though some owners report quality control issues with the Merkur line. Accuracy varies, with one owner seeing approximately +9 seconds per day. On balance, owners find the Merkur Intaglio Watch to be a satisfying value proposition, primarily for its design and price point.

Merkur Salmon Watch

Merkur Salmon Watch owners widely praise its gorgeous, unique salmon-colored dial and charming vintage style. The 38mm manual wind timepiece is considered a pleasing, if somewhat dressy, Chinese-made watch with applied indices and a high crystal that owners find fun and interesting. It is described as keeping fantastic time, with one owner reporting approximately +9 seconds per day. Some owners note challenging communication and long delivery times from China, and one owner experienced issues with the beads of rice bracelet's end links. The movement is considered reliable and robust, though servicing might be difficult. Overall, owners rate the Merkur Salmon Watch highly for its charming vintage style and quality craftsmanship at an affordable price.