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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 Tachymeter 2.0

The Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0 is widely praised for its upscale feel and value, featuring a Seiko TMI VK63 meca-quartz movement and a refined case with polished and matte surfaces. Reviewers note improvements over the predecessor, including better lume and the addition of Arabic numerals, while the dial offers more color and distinct sub-dials. One owner points out that the "orange" accent is actually yellow and suggests the tachymeter scale could be more functional. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0 highly for its balanced design and strong value proposition as a quartz chronograph.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Architect39mm
Tachymeter 2.044mm
Power Reserve
Architect44h
Tachymeter 2.0
Water Resistance
Architect100m
Tachymeter 2.0100m
MSRP
Architect$486
Tachymeter 2.0$420

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
44mm
Thickness
10.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Purple
Lume
SuperLuminova
Luminova und applizierten Indizes

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko VK63
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
44h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$486
$420
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