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Sternglas Berlin AutomatikvsBell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel

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Berlin Automatik
SternglasBerlin Automatik
MSRP $485
BR-X3 Blue Steel
Bell & RossBR-X3 Blue Steel
MSRP $7,992

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin Automatik38mm
BR-X3 Blue Steel41mm
Power Reserve
Berlin Automatik42h
BR-X3 Blue Steel70 hoursh
Water Resistance
Berlin Automatik50m
BR-X3 Blue Steel100m
MSRP
Berlin Automatik$485
BR-X3 Blue Steel$7,992

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Indices
Applied
Applied indices
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
BR-CAL.323
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
70 hoursh
Complications
None
Hours/Minutes, Seconds, Power Reserve Indicator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$7,992

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What people say

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Sternglas Berlin Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Berlin Automatik for its handsome, clean dial and a 38mm size that fits smaller wrists well, making it a comfortable daily wearer. The case is described as solid and well-finished. However, the Miyota 8205 movement is noted as reliable but noticeably loud, and the exhibition caseback is unadorned. Some owners find the watch too simple and question the value, citing basic movement and strap choices for the price, with a few feeling the proportions and day/date complication are off. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Berlin Automatik for its classic design and wearability, though some debate its value proposition.

Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel

The Bell & Ross BR-X3 Blue Steel is noted for its integration of the Kenissi movement into the BR-03 case, featuring a layered dial with a reoriented power reserve indicator. Owners find the lume bright, though less so in person than in images, and appreciate the comfort and unique dial variations, viewing it as an experimental piece. Reviewers note the three-date window is less clear than a single date display and find the blue dial's shininess excessive.

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