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Sternglas BerlinvsSeiko Essentials Solar

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Berlin
SternglasBerlin
MSRP $258
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin38mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Berlin
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Berlin50m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Berlin$258
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
30.5mm
Thickness
8mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Water Resistance
50m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota GM02
V115
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$258
$375

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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.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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