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Sternglas HamburgvsSpinnaker Piccard

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What people say

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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.

Spinnaker Piccard

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Piccard for its comfortable wear, excellent readability, and bold, vintage-inspired design that redefines dive watch aesthetics. However, some owners view the Spinnaker Piccard as a specialty novelty watch, describing it as huge and heavy with a large crystal that hinders legibility, making it an acquired taste. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Piccard to be a unique dive watch with a distinctive design, though its substantial size and crystal may not suit all wearers.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg42mm
Piccard45mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg
Piccard
Water Resistance
Hamburg50m
Piccard550m
MSRP
Hamburg$323
Piccard$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
6mm
21mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
550m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Lemon Yellow
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$550
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