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Sternglas Berlin AutomatikvsVaer Atlas

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Berlin Automatik
SternglasBerlin Automatik
MSRP $485
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin Automatik38mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Berlin Automatik42h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Berlin Automatik50m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Berlin Automatik$485
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Cream

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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