Aigi Watches Blizzard 40mmvsSternglas Hamburg

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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.

Aigi Watches Blizzard 40mm at true scale

Blizzard 40mm

Sternglas Hamburg at true scale

Hamburg

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45mm

Thickness

7.2mm

6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$179

lowest

$323

Movement

Quartz

Ronda 715

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
7.2mm
6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
Ronda 715
Power Reserve
0h
n/a
Jewels
0
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
$323
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Reviews

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

Aigi Watches Blizzard 40mm

Owners praise the Aigi Watches BLIZZARD 40MM's visually appealing dial texture, with light catching the triangular indices to give it character, drawing favorable comparisons to Grand Seiko dials. Some owners find the 40mm case, 49mm lug-to-lug, and 22mm lugs to be chunky. Concerns exist regarding the micro-brand's longevity as a Kickstarter project, with suggestions to consider more established brands for reliability. Overall, owners rate the Aigi Watches BLIZZARD 40MM positively for its dial aesthetics, though some express reservations about its case dimensions and brand establishment.

Sternglas Hamburg

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Hamburg for its excellent value and Bauhaus-inspired design, with many noting its good build quality and attractive case finishing for the price. Some owners find the uncluttered dial easy to read, while others appreciate its unique, non-emulative design. However, the manual is minimal, and the date window recess is deep, making the date difficult to see from an angle. One owner noted the dial color appeared satin silver in person, not white as depicted online. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Hamburg highly for its Bauhaus design and value.

From video reviewers

The Sternglas Hamburg's Bauhaus dial design is praised for its effective minimalism. The Miyota 8215 movement is noted as reliable but lacks hacking and hand-winding capabilities. Reviewers disagree on whether the 42mm case diameter and 45mm lug-to-lug wear well on the wrist.