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Sternglas BerlinvsCincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel

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Sternglas Berlin

The Sternglas Berlin is praised for its stylish Art Deco-inspired design and slim 38mm case, offering good value at $270 for newcomers to watches. One reviewer notes the Miyota GM02 quartz movement is accurate to ±20 seconds per month, but flags the included leather strap as squeaky and suggests an alternative. Overall, owners find the Sternglas Berlin a satisfying purchase for its aesthetic and price point.

Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel

The Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel is praised for its sharp, vintage-inspired dial with ornate Breguet numerals and textured center, and its comfortable, solid-link bracelet. Owners widely report good legibility and a classy design. Some find its 10mm thickness too much for a dressy manual wind watch, and the acrylic crystal and quartz movement are noted as compromises for the price, with one owner stating they would not pay more than $150 for a watch with these features. On balance, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel highly for its beautiful dial and vintage design at a budget price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin38mm
Guild Mechanical Steel36mm
Power Reserve
Berlin
Guild Mechanical Steel45h
Water Resistance
Berlin50m
Guild Mechanical Steel30m
MSRP
Berlin$258
Guild Mechanical Steel$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
8mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dial Color
Multiple

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota GM02
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
45h
Jewels
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$258
$650
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