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Sternglas Hamburg ChronovsPraesidus Arctic Field

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hamburg Chrono
SternglasHamburg Chrono
MSRP $377
Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg Chrono42mm
Arctic Field34mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg Chrono
Arctic Field40h
Water Resistance
Hamburg Chrono50m
Arctic Field50m
MSRP
Hamburg Chrono$377
Arctic Field$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
34mm
Thickness
9.3mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gray

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI VK64 Mecha-Quartz
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$377
$195

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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.

Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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