Certina DS-7 Chrono AutovsJunghans Meister S Chronoscope, Date English

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Certina DS-7 Chrono Auto for its retro 1970s-inspired design, featuring a waffle-style dial with raised sub-dial rings and a contrasting red seconds hand, all housed in a refined 42mm brushed steel case. The watch is noted for its excellent finishing and sporty aesthetic, with some owners remarking that it wears smaller than its 42mm case size due to its thinness for an automatic. The integrated bracelet is generally well-received, though one reviewer found the included strap to be cheap, uncomfortable, and an impractical 21mm width. The automatic movement is cited as a robust Valjoux A05.231 with a 68-hour power reserve, and the watch is considered a great value. One owner notes the movement beats at 21,600 bph, resulting in a more noticeable tick rather than a smooth sweep. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS-7 Chrono Auto highly for its attractive retro design and excellent value proposition.

The Junghans Meister S Chronoscope, Date English is praised for its refined, functional design, blending dressy sophistication with sports utility, and its comfortable wearability despite its 45mm size. Reviewers note its elegant, subtly Bauhaus design, with some highlighting a fumé blue dial with a lacquer gradient and partially-skeletonised hands, while others mention a sleek grey dial or a matte midnight-blue dial. The watch is powered by the automatic Junghans calibre J880.1 movement and features a tricompax layout with a day-date complication. One owner notes its comfortable 12.6mm thickness as the thinnest automatic chronograph they have handled. However, some sources mention a plexiglass crystal, which is more susceptible to scratches and glare, though it offers a warmer dial view and allows for a more dramatically domed shape, with a sapphire option sometimes available.