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Sinn 856 S UTCvsSternglas Naos Automatik

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856 S UTC
Sinn856 S UTC
MSRP $2,938
Naos Automatik
SternglasNaos Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
856 S UTC40mm
Naos Automatik38mm
Power Reserve
856 S UTC38h
Naos Automatik42h
Water Resistance
856 S UTC200m
Naos Automatik50m
MSRP
856 S UTC$2,938
Naos Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Finish
black
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW 330-1
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,938
$463

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What people say

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Sinn 856 S UTC

Owners widely praise the Sinn 856 S UTC for its legibility, robust build, and versatile wearability as an everyday and business-casual timepiece. The watch is frequently chosen for its adventurous UTC functionality and durability features, including tegimentation, anti-magnetism, and humidity protection, making it suitable for frequent travel. One owner reports accuracy of approximately -10 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Sinn 856 S UTC highly for its practical functionality and rugged construction.

Sternglas Naos Automatik

The Sternglas Naos Automatik is praised for its stylish Bauhaus design and solid build quality for its price, featuring a sapphire crystal and elegant case. However, some dial text is too small and slim for easy readability, and the Milanese strap and clasp are considered lower quality, with the quick-change system also not meeting the brand's advertised standard. One owner found the 38mm model lighter than expected and preferred it over a Seiko SRP703 and an Apple Watch. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Sternglas Naos Automatik's attractive Bauhaus design and good value, despite some criticisms of dial legibility and strap quality.

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