Alexander James Watches Moon 38vsSternglas Sedius

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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.

Alexander James Watches Moon 38 at true scale

Moon 38

Sternglas Sedius at true scale

Sedius

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.4mm

lowest

47mm

Thickness

11.2mm

8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

n/a

50m

MSRP

n/a

$301

Movement

Miyota 6P28

Seiko VH31

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.4mm
47mm
Water Resistance
n/a
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White Sunburst
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6P28
Seiko VH31
Jewels
0
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$301
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Reviews

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

Alexander James Watches Moon 38

The Alexander James Watches Moon 38 is widely praised for its exceptional value, with owners highlighting the quality of the case finishing, described as top-notch with a perfect polished surface. The quartz movement is seen as appropriate for the moonphase complication, and the 38mm case size is considered attractive, particularly in gold variants. Owners also appreciate the sapphire crystal. The Alexander James Watches Moon 38 is considered a steal at $75. Overall, owners rate the Alexander James Watches Moon 38 highly for its case quality and value at the price point.

Sternglas Sedius

The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, offering excellent value with a pleasing wearability due to its case shape and slender lugs. Owners and reviewers highlight the smooth-sweeping seconds hand from the Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement and the double-domed sapphire crystal. Legibility is crisp on the blue-on-white dial, though some find the black dial variant less so. The Sternglas Sedius is considered an affordable, classy, and trendy option for those seeking a sector dial watch with a good price-performance ratio, though it lacks a date complication. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its aesthetic appeal and strong value proposition.