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Sternglas HamburgvsVaer Atlas

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg42mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg
Atlas
Water Resistance
Hamburg50m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Hamburg$323
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
6mm
11mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Cream
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$699
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