Sternglas Berlin AutomatikvsKnot Watches Knot AT-38SVG

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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.

Sternglas Berlin Automatik at true scale

Berlin Automatik

Knot Watches Knot AT-38SVG at true scale

Knot AT-38SVG

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

43mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

10mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

42h

45h

highest

MSRP

$485

lowest

$492

Movement

Miyota 8215

Miyota 9015

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Burgundy

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
n/a
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$492
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Reviews

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

Sternglas Berlin Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Berlin Automatik for its handsome dial and 38mm case size, making it a comfortable daily wearer for smaller wrists. The case is described as well-finished and solid, contributing to a well-crafted feel. Some owners find the automatic rotor audibly noisy, and the included strap or bracelet options are considered basic or subpar for the price. The Miyota 8215 movement is noted as reliable but loud, and the exhibition caseback is unadorned. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Berlin Automatik highly for its comfortable wearability and clean dial at the price point.

Knot Watches Knot AT-38SVG

Owners widely praise the Knot Watches Knot AT-38SVG for its excellent finishing, often comparing it favorably to higher-priced brands, and its attractive price point. The 38mm case with a 10mm height and 45mm lug-to-lug is noted as fitting smaller wrists well. Some owners appreciate the simple aesthetic and visible balance wheel, finding it suitable as a dress watch, while others highlight the dial's beauty, especially in sunlight. One owner finds the small crown difficult to wind, and another expressed disappointment with the strap and engraving, though the Miyota 9015 movement is generally considered very good. Overall, owners rate the Knot Watches Knot AT-38SVG highly for its impressive finishing and wearability at its price point.