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Sternglas BerlinvsGrand Seiko STGF359

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Berlin
SternglasBerlin
MSRP $258
STGF359
Grand SeikoSTGF359
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin38mm
STGF35928.9mm
Power Reserve
Berlin
STGF35940h
Water Resistance
Berlin50m
STGF359100m
MSRP
Berlin$258
STGF359$2,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
28.9mm
Thickness
8mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
35.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota GM02
4J52
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$258
$2,600

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 STGF359

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant pairing with an engagement ring. Some owners find the 29mm case size too small for a man's wrist, while others suggest it can be worn by men with smaller wrists, recommending an in-person try-on. One owner notes potential date wheel misalignment requiring servicing. The bracelet has a maximum perimeter of 185mm, with extra links available. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant aesthetic, though its small size is a point of consideration.

From video reviewers

The Grand Seiko STGF359 features a 9F quartz movement with exceptional accuracy, deviating by only +/−10 seconds per year. A drawback of the watch is its 40mm case size, which may be a concern for those with smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the type of movement, with one praising the 9F quartz and the other highlighting the spring drive movement.

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