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Sternglas Berlin AutomatikvsPinion Pure Bronze

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Berlin Automatik
SternglasBerlin Automatik
MSRP $485
Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin Automatik38mm
Pure Bronze38mm
Power Reserve
Berlin Automatik42h
Pure Bronze45h
Water Resistance
Berlin Automatik50m
Pure Bronze100m
MSRP
Berlin Automatik$485
Pure Bronze$1,715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$1,715

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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.

Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

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