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Vaer SwissvsSternglas Kanton

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What people say

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Vaer Swiss

Vaer Swiss owners widely praise its exceptional case finishing, featuring alternating polished and brushed chamfered edges and lugs that curve to hug the wrist. Reviewers note the attractive design with twisted lugs, a double-domed sapphire crystal with internal AR coating, and a visually appealing Swiss movement. Some owners report the date changes slightly before midnight, the packaging is basic, and a canvas strap was of poor quality, with customer service response being slow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer Swiss highly for its attractive design and case finishing at the price.

Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Swiss36mm
Kanton39mm
Power Reserve
Swiss
Kanton38h
Water Resistance
Swiss100m
Kanton50m
MSRP
Swiss$1,099
Kanton$971

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
9.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Swiss

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
0h
38h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$971
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