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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.

Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition is widely praised for its spectacular, Kabuki-inspired gradient dials featuring a hemp leaf motif and gold-toned accents, with some owners finding the dial and finishing exquisite and superior to watches at higher price points. The bracelet is also noted as being better than entry-level offerings. However, the lume fades quickly, and movement accuracy can vary, with reported figures ranging from +20 seconds per day to losing 5-8 seconds per day. Some reviewers and owners find the price steep for the 6R35 movement, and the Hardlex crystal is considered a potential scratch risk compared to sapphire. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the striking dial and good finishing of the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition, despite some concerns regarding movement accuracy and crystal durability.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg Chrono42mm
Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition39.3mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg Chrono
Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition70h
Water Resistance
Hamburg Chrono50m
Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Hamburg Chrono$377
Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition$1,050

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39.3mm
Thickness
9.3mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.2mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Seiko 6R35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
70h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$377
$1,050
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