Casio EFR-574DEvsSternglas Tachymeter

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Casio EFR-574DE at true scale

EFR-574DE

Sternglas Tachymeter at true scale

Tachymeter

Diameter

42.3mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.5mm

lowest

50mm

Thickness

11.4mm

10mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

$220

lowest

$312

Movement

Quartz

Miyota OS20

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42.3mm
42mm
Thickness
11.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
No
n/a
Dial Color
Silver
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Miyota OS20
Jewels
0
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$220
$312
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Casio EFR-574DE

Owners praise the Casio EFR-574DE for its tool-like aesthetic, responsive pushers, solid 20mm bracelet, day-date complication, and good lume, noting its great size and value. One owner reports the stopwatch reset button causes the hand to move backward before returning to its end point, finds the bezel's 60-second marker misaligned, and considers the watch heavy and defective. On balance, owners appreciate the Casio EFR-574DE for its tool-like aesthetic and functional complications, despite isolated reports of defects and weight.

Sternglas Tachymeter

The Sternglas Tachymeter is praised for its sporty chronograph design and wrist presence, offering character without being an overt tool watch. Reviewers note an upscale design with a colored aluminum bezel insert and more colorful dial options compared to its predecessor. The watch is considered good value for its design, functionality, and small-brand cachet, with a charming youthfulness in its colorful dial options. One reviewer points out that the "orange" on one model appears yellow and suggests a tachymeter scale extending to 200 would be more useful than the current 500. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Tachymeter highly for its competitive price and appealing, youthful design.

From video reviewers

The value at the moderate price point is a strength. The use of a meca-quartz movement is a weakness. Reviewers disagree on whether the meca-quartz movement is a drawback.

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