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Sternglas Hamburg Chrono

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono for its visually pleasing design, comfortable lightweight wear, and excellent timekeeping, with specific appreciation for details like the orange date window frame and overall value for the price. Some community members find the Regatta design busy and question the VK64 movement's lack of a running second hand, though others defend its unique, colorful aesthetic. One commenter notes the significant margin between manufacturing cost and retail price. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono highly for its design details and value at its price point.

Lilienthal Berlin Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue

Owners broadly praise the Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue for its minimalist design, clean dial, and satisfyingly finished hands at a mid-market price, with many noting good weight and lume and appreciating the aesthetic over competitor field-watch styles. Quality and durability opinions split: some owners report top-notch build and excellent timekeeping, while others have experienced failures like crown detachment or case degradation within a year; one owner found the SuperLuminova applied only to hands rather than dial, and another noted the sharp case edges feel uncomfortable. Customer service is inconsistent — some received excellent support and quick shipping with complimentary extras, while others reported significant delays and poor communication. Overall, the Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue resonates with owners seeking minimalist, award-winning design at an accessible price, though build consistency and after-sales support remain pain points.

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg Chrono42mm
Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue42.5mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg Chrono
Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue40h
Water Resistance
Hamburg Chrono50m
Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue50m
MSRP
Hamburg Chrono$377
Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue$209

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
9.3mm
12mm

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI VK64 Mecha-Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$377
$209
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