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Sternglas Hamburg

MSRP $323

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Tissot Tradition

MSRP $450

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Hamburg

Tradition

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

45mm

n/a

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

6mm

lowest

7.5mm

Water Resistance

Rated in meters.

50m

highest

30m

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$323

lowest

$450

Movement

What drives the hands.

Ronda 715

Quartz

Spec

Hamburg

Tradition

Case

3 specs

Thickness

6mm

7.47mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

n/a

Domed

Dial Color

n/a

Silver

Indices

n/a

Roman and indexes

Lume

Luminova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Ronda 715

n/a

Power Reserve

n/a

Jewels

n/a

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$323

$450

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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sternglas Hamburg

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Hamburg for its excellent value and Bauhaus-inspired design, with many noting its good build quality and attractive case finishing for the price. Some owners find the uncluttered dial easy to read, while others appreciate its unique, non-emulative design. However, the manual is minimal, and the date window recess is deep, making the date difficult to see from an angle. One owner noted the dial color appeared satin silver in person, not white as depicted online. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Hamburg highly for its Bauhaus design and value.

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.

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Fratello

Tissot Tradition

Owners widely praise the Tissot Tradition for its comfortable wearability, specifically noting its slim 7.5mm case. One owner found it served him well as a reliable timepiece. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Tradition highly for its comfortable wearability due to its slim case.

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