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What people say

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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.

MKII Hellion

The MKII Hellion is widely praised for its immaculate fit and finish, with a mirror-polished case that bridges field and dress styles. Owners appreciate its vintage-inspired lug design and the satisfying heft that balances classic appeal. The large crown is a noted feature, adding a masculine touch to the refined design. One owner questions if the price aligns with the specifications. Overall, owners rate the MKII Hellion highly for its exceptional finishing and versatile, refined design at the price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg Chrono42mm
Hellion39mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg Chrono
Hellion
Water Resistance
Hamburg Chrono50m
Hellion100m
MSRP
Hamburg Chrono$377
Hellion$649

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
9.3mm
13.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
SuperLuminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Seiko NH38
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$377
$649
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