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Sternglas Hamburg ChronovsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Hamburg Chrono
SternglasHamburg Chrono
MSRP $377
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg Chrono42mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg Chrono
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Hamburg Chrono50m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Hamburg Chrono$377
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
9.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Bronze

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI VK64 Mecha-Quartz
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$377
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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