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Sternglas Hamburg ChronovsTissot Rockwatch

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Hamburg Chrono
SternglasHamburg Chrono
MSRP $377
Rockwatch
TissotRockwatch
MSRP $1,225
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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.

Tissot Rockwatch

The Tissot Rockwatch is widely praised for its innovative use of solid Swiss granite for the case and dial, with each piece featuring a unique pattern derived from materials like the Jungfrau mountain. Reviewers highlight its quirky charm, tactile experience, and historical significance as a business success for Tissot during a difficult period. The 38mm case size and short lug-to-lug measurement contribute to its wearability. However, the included black leather strap is considered decent at best and could be improved. Overall, reviewers celebrate the Tissot Rockwatch for its unique material, historical importance, and distinctive aesthetic.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg Chrono42mm
Rockwatch38mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg Chrono
Rockwatch40h
Water Resistance
Hamburg Chrono50m
Rockwatch100m
MSRP
Hamburg Chrono$377
Rockwatch$1,225

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
9.3mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
20mm
9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stone
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
No dial

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$377
$1,225
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