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Sternglas Hamburg

The Sternglas Hamburg is widely praised for its Bauhaus-inspired design, good build quality for the price, and attractive finishing, with owners noting a nice polish on the case and an uncluttered, easy-to-read dial. Some find the watch lightweight and its value proposition strong, especially with common discounts. However, opinions on the design are split, with some finding certain variants garish and a departure from strict Bauhaus simplicity, while others appreciate its unique aesthetic. The Miyota 8215 movement's accuracy is reported to range from -20/+40 seconds per day, and one owner noted it is louder than expected. A deep date window recess is also mentioned as making the date difficult to see from an angle. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Sternglas Hamburg a compelling option for its attractive design and value, despite some polarizing aesthetic elements and movement quirks.

From video reviewers

The Sternglas Hamburg's Bauhaus dial design is praised for its effective minimalism. The Miyota 8215 movement is noted as reliable but lacks hacking and hand-winding capabilities. Reviewers disagree on whether the 42mm case diameter and 45mm lug-to-lug wear well on the wrist.

Orient Bambino Version 4

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 4 for its attractive grey sunburst dial with rose-gold accents and comfortable 42mm wearability, with reviewers noting its dial work rivals more expensive watches. Some owners find the stock strap to be a weak point, and one reviewer flags the mineral crystal as prone to scratching. The in-house F6724 movement is standard for the price range, rated at +25/-15 seconds per day with a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Orient Bambino Version 4 an excellent value entry-level dress watch.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg42mm
Bambino Version 442mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg
Bambino Version 440h
Water Resistance
Hamburg50m
Bambino Version 430m
MSRP
Hamburg$323
Bambino Version 4$275

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
6mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Green
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Orient F6724
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$275
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