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Sternglas BerlinvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Berlin
SternglasBerlin
MSRP $258
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265
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.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin38mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
Berlin
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Berlin50m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Berlin$258
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
41.5mm
Thickness
8mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota GM02
8T63
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$258
$265
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