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Sternglas Hamburg ChronovsHelgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

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Hamburg Chrono
SternglasHamburg Chrono
MSRP $377
Skyfighter (Refurbished)
HelgraySkyfighter (Refurbished)
MSRP $199

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg Chrono42mm
Skyfighter (Refurbished)42mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg Chrono
Skyfighter (Refurbished)40h
Water Resistance
Hamburg Chrono50m
Skyfighter (Refurbished)50m
MSRP
Hamburg Chrono$377
Skyfighter (Refurbished)$199

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Thickness
9.3mm
12mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI VK64 Mecha-Quartz
Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$377
$199

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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.

Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) for its handsome, sporty yet understated design, finding it versatile and good value at its price point. One owner notes the watch is in excellent condition with no marks on the case or crystal, and only minor scuffs on the caseback. However, the brand faces criticism for poor build quality, low-quality movements, and a lack of customer service. On balance, owners find the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) to be a versatile and well-priced quartz chronograph, despite concerns about the brand's overall quality and service.

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