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Sternglas Hamburg ChronovsPraesidus Desert Field

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Hamburg Chrono
SternglasHamburg Chrono
MSRP $377
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

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

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI VK64 Mecha-Quartz
Ronda 515
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 Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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