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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsSternglas Hamburg Pro Automatik

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Farer PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

Sternglas Hamburg Pro Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Hamburg Pro Automatik for its Bauhaus-inspired design, German assembly, and excellent value, with many appreciating its comfortable wearability and uncluttered dial. Specific positive notes include a substantial weight that feels good on the wrist and a pleasing matte dial texture. The Miyota 8215 movement is generally considered reliable and surprisingly accurate, though some owners find it louder than expected and note the lack of hacking seconds. Caveats include a minimal instruction manual, an initially stiff strap, and a date window recess that can make the date difficult to see. Owners are split on the case finishing, with some finding it not too bad and nicely polished, while others criticize it. The case is also described by some as thick, making it potentially awkward for long-sleeved shirts. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Hamburg Pro Automatik highly for its attractive Bauhaus design and strong value proposition.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Hamburg Pro Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
Hamburg Pro Automatik42h
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
Hamburg Pro Automatik50m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
Hamburg Pro Automatik$755

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
45mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
None
Luminova Indizes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
56h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$755
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