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Breitling Navitimer AutomaticvsSternglas Hamburg Chrono

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Breitling Navitimer Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Navitimer Automatic for its gorgeous design, historical appeal, and versatility for daily wear. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its comfortable 41mm size and thin profile, making it suitable for both dressy and casual occasions. The legibility of the dial is frequently mentioned as a strong point, with some appreciating the slide rule bezel for practical or decorative use. Accuracy is generally reported as good, with one owner noting +4 seconds per day. However, the 30m water resistance is a point of concern for owners, who advise avoiding any water contact. Some owners find the dial busy, though others embrace this characteristic. The high-polished case is noted to scratch easily, but some owners prefer this as it contributes to a worn aesthetic. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Navitimer Automatic highly for its attractive design, comfortable wearability, and value as a more accessible alternative to chronograph Navitimers.

Sternglas Hamburg Chrono

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono for its visually pleasing design, comfortable lightweight wear, and excellent timekeeping, with specific appreciation for details like the orange date window frame and overall value for the price. Some community members find the Regatta design busy and question the VK64 movement's lack of a running second hand, though others defend its unique, colorful aesthetic. One commenter notes the significant margin between manufacturing cost and retail price. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono highly for its design details and value at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Navitimer Automatic41mm
Hamburg Chrono42mm
Power Reserve
Navitimer Automatic38h
Hamburg Chrono
Water Resistance
Navitimer Automatic30m
Hamburg Chrono50m
MSRP
Navitimer Automatic$5,550
Hamburg Chrono$377

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
9.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Seiko TMI VK64 Mecha-Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,550
$377
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