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Sternglas KantonvsSchofield Obscura

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
Obscura
SchofieldObscura
MSRP $12,139

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
Obscura44mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
Obscura57h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
Obscura200m
MSRP
Kanton$971
Obscura$12,139

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
39mm
44mm
Thickness
10mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
52.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Damascus Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Dark Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Unitas 6498-2
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
38h
57h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$12,139

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What people say

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Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

Schofield Obscura

The Schofield Obscura is recognized for its unique Damascus steel case with a textured, reptile-scale or cellular finish and a multi-level dial enhanced by vibrant, multi-emission Super-LumiNova. This hand-wound timepiece is powered by a Unitas/ETA 6498-2 movement, visible through smoked sapphire crystals. It is limited to 40 pieces and priced around £9,558. On balance, reviewers highlight the Schofield Obscura's distinctive case and dial as its primary draw, making it a notable piece for collectors.

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