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Sternglas Hamburg ChronovsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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Hamburg Chrono
SternglasHamburg Chrono
MSRP $377
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg Chrono42mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg Chrono
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Hamburg Chrono50m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
Hamburg Chrono$377
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
9.3mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Cream

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$377
$279

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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.

Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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