Merkur MONOBLOCK TUNAvsRatio FreeDiver 1000M 1068HA90

MONOBLOCK TUNA
MerkurMONOBLOCK TUNA

Ref. merkur-monoblock-tuna·MSRP $279

FreeDiver 1000M 1068HA90
RatioFreeDiver 1000M 1068HA90

Ref. ratio-free-diver-helium-safe-1000m-sapphire-automatic-1068ha90-34va-blk-mens-watch·MSRP $249

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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 MONOBLOCK TUNA at true scale

MONOBLOCK TUNA

Ratio FreeDiver 1000M 1068HA90 at true scale

FreeDiver 1000M 1068HA90

Diameter

47mm

47mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

17mm

15mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

1000m

highest

Power Reserve

40h

40h

MSRP

$279

$249

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH36

Case

4 specs
Thickness
17mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Water Resistance
200m
1000m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279
$249
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Reviews

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

Merkur MONOBLOCK TUNA

Merkur MONOBLOCK TUNA owners widely praise its excellent finishing, often noting it surpasses typical examples, and appreciate the tactile, satisfying 60-click bezel action on the titanium case. The watch is described as robust, handling snow exposure and submersion well, with reliable performance and accuracy around +2 to +3 seconds per day. Some owners highlight the monoblock case construction and sapphire bezel insert options, while others enjoy the beautiful color and killer styling on an oyster bracelet. The quality is considered surprisingly good for the price. On balance, owners rate the Merkur MONOBLOCK TUNA highly for its exceptional finishing and reliable performance at its price point.

Ratio FreeDiver 1000M 1068HA90

Owners widely praise the Ratio FreeDiver 1000M 1068HA90 for its robust build, excellent finishing, and solid construction, with one owner noting its case finishing is excellent and the stainless band is comfortable. The watch features genuine 1000m water resistance, a sapphire crystal, and a helium escape valve, with its lume described as brighter than that on other dive watches. One owner reported an unacceptable 66 bezel clicks, though others found the bezel to have great feel and minimal back play. Overall, owners rate the Ratio FreeDiver 1000M 1068HA90 highly for its extreme water resistance and value at a competitive price.

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