Sternglas BerlinvsCasio MQ-24

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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 at true scale

Berlin

Casio MQ-24 at true scale

MQ-24

Diameter

38mm

34.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

38.8mm

lowest

Thickness

8mm

7.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

n/a

MSRP

$258

$30

lowest

Movement

Miyota GM02

Quartz

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
34.9mm
Thickness
8mm
7.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
38.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Resin
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
WR

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
AR Coating
n/a
No
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota GM02
n/a
Jewels
n/a
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$258
$30
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Reviews

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

Sternglas Berlin

The Sternglas Berlin is praised for its stylish Art Deco-inspired dial design and a slim 38mm case, offering good value at $270 for newcomers to watches. One reviewer noted the Miyota GM02 quartz movement is accurate to ±20 seconds per month. The included leather strap received a specific criticism for its squeaky quality, with a suggestion for an alternative. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Berlin highly for its distinctive design and value proposition.

Casio MQ-24

Owners widely praise the Casio MQ-24 for its extreme affordability, comfortable and lightweight wear, excellent legibility, and minimalistic design. Many appreciate its near-silent operation and find it to be a reliable and accurate timepiece, with one owner reporting theirs lasted nearly a decade. Some owners note the lack of a date complication and an uninspiring crown action as downsides. Overall, owners rate the Casio MQ-24 highly for its value and core time-telling functionality.

From video reviewers

The Casio MQ-24's minimalist dial design offers exceptional legibility. The resin case scratches easily. Reviewers disagreed on the accuracy of the quartz movement.