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Sternglas Berlin AutomatikvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Berlin Automatik
SternglasBerlin Automatik
MSRP $485
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin Automatik38mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Berlin Automatik42h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Berlin Automatik50m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Berlin Automatik$485
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Spitfire LE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$1,799

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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.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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