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Sternglas Berlin AutomatikvsZelos Eagle 2

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Berlin Automatik
SternglasBerlin Automatik
MSRP $485
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin Automatik38mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
Berlin Automatik42h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
Berlin Automatik50m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
Berlin Automatik$485
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Anthracite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
La Joux-Perret G100
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$899

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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