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Sternglas Hamburg AutomatikvsVaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

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Hamburg Automatik
SternglasHamburg Automatik
MSRP $463
G2 Apocalypse GMT
VaerG2 Apocalypse GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg Automatik42mm
G2 Apocalypse GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg Automatik42h
G2 Apocalypse GMT40h
Water Resistance
Hamburg Automatik50m
G2 Apocalypse GMT150m
MSRP
Hamburg Automatik$463
G2 Apocalypse GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$399

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What people say

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Sternglas Hamburg Automatik

Owners praise the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik's handsome design and good build quality for the price. The watch features a gold PVD case and a matte blue dial with orange Super-LumiNova, and its 42mm diameter wears well due to a short lug-to-lug distance. The Miyota 8215 movement is accurate to -20/+40 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers and owners appreciate the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik for its unique design and value.

Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

Owners praise the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT's well-executed proportions and smooth GMT bezel action. One owner reports quality control issues such as misaligned hands and dust under the crystal, attributing these to the sub-$500 price point. The watch features a caller-style quartz movement for quick-set date adjustment and its lume is functional, though noted as a step below other models. Overall, owners find the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control concerns.

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