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Sternglas BerlinvsGrand Seiko SBGX261

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Berlin
SternglasBerlin
MSRP $258
SBGX261
Grand SeikoSBGX261
MSRP $2,700

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin38mm
SBGX26137mm
Power Reserve
Berlin
SBGX26140h
Water Resistance
Berlin50m
SBGX261100m
MSRP
Berlin$258
SBGX261$2,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota GM02
9F62
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$258
$2,700

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGX261

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGX261 for its exceptional finishing, rivaling mechanical watches, and the high-precision, hand-assembled 9F quartz movement, noted for its accuracy within 10 seconds per year. The 37mm case size and versatile design are frequently highlighted as key strengths, making it a comfortable and stylish everyday watch. However, the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments and taper is a recurring criticism, and one owner notes the second hand's inconsistent alignment with markers. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX261 highly for its superb finishing and the technical prowess of its 9F quartz movement at its price point.

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