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Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect

The Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect is praised for its attractive price point and integrated bracelet design, with its 39mm case size noted as a key feature. Owners compare its appearance to other watches, highlighting dial options such as "copper dome," "blue steel," and "walnut wood." One reviewer found the brand name printing to be too large and the case and bracelet edges uncomfortably sharp. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect for its value and design, though some find the finishing details to be a point of critique.

Sternglas Sedius

The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, featuring a well-balanced sector dial and a smooth-sweeping seconds hand from its Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement. Owners and reviewers note its pleasing wearability due to the case shape and slender lugs, and it is considered an affordable option with a good price-performance ratio. One reviewer flags legibility issues on the black dial variant, while the blue-on-white offers crispness. The Sternglas Sedius lacks a date complication and features a double-domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its classy Art Deco aesthetic and value.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Architect39mm
Sedius40mm
Power Reserve
Architect44h
Sedius
Water Resistance
Architect100m
Sedius50m
MSRP
Architect$486
Sedius$301

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.6mm
8mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Purple
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko VH31
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
44h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$486
$301
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