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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.

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.

Tuseno Shellback

The build quality is cited as a significant strength. Availability is a weakness, with stock running low.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg42mm
Shellback40mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg
Shellback
Water Resistance
Hamburg50m
Shellback200m
MSRP
Hamburg$323
Shellback$840

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
6mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Yellow
Lume
Luminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$840
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