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Sternglas BerlinvsRolex 1908

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1908
Rolex1908
MSRP $28,850
What people say

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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.

Rolex 1908

Owners widely praise the Rolex 1908 for its slim 39mm case, elegant design, and display caseback showcasing the automatic caliber 7140. Reviewers note its half-domed, half-fluted bezel and 50m water resistance. However, a significant number of owners and reviewers question the Rolex 1908's value proposition, citing its high price point and comparing it unfavorably to competitors, with some suggesting it is overpriced. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Rolex 1908 a visually appealing dress watch but are divided on its value relative to its cost.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin38mm
190839mm
Power Reserve
Berlin
190867h
Water Resistance
Berlin50m
190850m
MSRP
Berlin$258
1908$28,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
18kt Yellow Gold
Finish
18 kt yellow gold

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Index

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Miyota GM02
7140
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
67h
Jewels
38
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Small Seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$258
$28,850
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