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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm WatchvsSternglas Naos Pro GMT Automatik

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GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
MSRP $333
Naos Pro GMT Automatik
SternglasNaos Pro GMT Automatik
MSRP $863

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm
Naos Pro GMT Automatik38mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h
Naos Pro GMT Automatik42h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m
Naos Pro GMT Automatik50m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333
Naos Pro GMT Automatik$863

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
36.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch, Black Case with Sand Dial
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminova Punkte

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$863

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch for its extreme wearability, legible grey-green dial, and well-applied lume, with many noting its quality and value. The watch features a sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and a screw-down crown, embodying military heritage. Some owners appreciate the comfort of CWC's elastic straps and the company's service of setting the time before shipping. Fixed spring bars are mentioned as a drawback by one user, though others see them as a security benefit for military use. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch highly for its robust tool watch design and value.

Sternglas Naos Pro GMT Automatik

Owners report the Sternglas Naos can feel underwhelming with a cheap feel and hands resembling office printer output, with some finding it wears smaller than expected and looks like a toy, though others appreciate its understated design. Reviewers highlight the Argo Automatic variant as a compelling sub-€400 mechanical watch with a colorful dial and practical date wheel, suitable for new collectors, featuring a 38mm case and a Miyota 8215 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Sternglas Naos offers a mixed ownership experience, with its value proposition and entry-level appeal being its strongest points for some.

From video reviewers

The Sternglas Naos Pro GMT Automatik features a clean Bauhaus design that sets it apart from other GMT watches. A notable weakness is the watch's bezel action, which is not as smooth as some reviewers would have liked. Reviewers disagree on the watch's case size, with one reviewer stating it's slightly larger than the original Naos Automatic, while another reviewer doesn't mention this aspect at all.

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