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What people say

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Duxot Tortuga

Owners widely consider the Duxot Tortuga a cool-looking, unique watch with trustworthy water resistance. Some owners find the bezel visually appealing, though one notes it feels cheaper than that on a Bulova Surveyor. The Duxot Tortuga is considered by some to be slightly overpriced, with movements appearing to be off-the-shelf Japanese calibers. On balance, owners view the Duxot Tortuga positively for its unique design and reliable water resistance, despite some feeling it is overpriced.

Sternglas Hamburg

The Sternglas Hamburg is widely praised for its Bauhaus-inspired design, good build quality for the price, and attractive finishing, with owners noting a nice polish on the case and an uncluttered, easy-to-read dial. Some find the watch lightweight and its value proposition strong, especially with common discounts. However, opinions on the design are split, with some finding certain variants garish and a departure from strict Bauhaus simplicity, while others appreciate its unique aesthetic. The Miyota 8215 movement's accuracy is reported to range from -20/+40 seconds per day, and one owner noted it is louder than expected. A deep date window recess is also mentioned as making the date difficult to see from an angle. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Sternglas Hamburg a compelling option for its attractive design and value, despite some polarizing aesthetic elements and movement quirks.

From video reviewers

The Sternglas Hamburg's Bauhaus dial design is praised for its effective minimalism. The Miyota 8215 movement is noted as reliable but lacks hacking and hand-winding capabilities. Reviewers disagree on whether the 42mm case diameter and 45mm lug-to-lug wear well on the wrist.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tortuga45mm
Hamburg42mm
Power Reserve
Tortuga42h
Hamburg
Water Resistance
Tortuga200m
Hamburg50m
MSRP
Tortuga$169
Hamburg$323

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
6mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$169
$323
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