Jack Mason Ellum Manual WindvsSternglas Naos Automatik

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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.

Jack Mason Ellum Manual Wind at true scale

Ellum Manual Wind

Sternglas Naos Automatik at true scale

Naos Automatik

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

43mm

lowest

Thickness

9mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

42h

42h

MSRP

$799

$463

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW210-1

Miyota 8215

Case

2 specs
Thickness
9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
43mm

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Miyota 8215
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Jewels
0
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$463
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Reviews

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

Jack Mason Ellum Manual Wind

The Jack Mason Ellum Manual Wind is widely praised for its elegant, contemporary dress watch design, featuring a unique linen-textured dial and slim 38mm case. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the dial's beauty and the watch's refined aesthetic, with some noting its mid-century inspiration. The Sellita SW210-1 manual-wind movement is regulated to ±5 seconds per day, and the watch is available for $799 to $949. Some owners find the date window detracts from the dial's design, and one reviewer notes the red, white, and blue seconds hand as a potentially distracting accent. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Jack Mason Ellum Manual Wind highly for its beautiful dial and slim case at the price.

Sternglas Naos Automatik

The Sternglas Naos Automatik is praised for its stylish Bauhaus design and solid build quality for its price, featuring a sapphire crystal and elegant case. Owners find the 38mm model lighter than comparable watches and prefer its aesthetic over smartwatches. However, some dial text is too small and slim for easy readability, and the Milanese strap and clasp are considered lower quality, with the quick-change system not meeting advertised standards. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Naos Automatik highly for its Bauhaus design and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The German minimalist and Bauhaus aesthetic is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses. Reviewers disagreed on whether the watch offers superior value compared to the Junghans Max Bill.