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Sternglas KantonvsTissot PRX

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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.

Tissot PRX

The Tissot PRX is widely praised for its excellent case and bracelet finishing, offering remarkable value and a luxurious feel that belies its price point. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its comfortable, thin profile and integrated bracelet design. The dial pattern is noted for its retro, 1980s aesthetic, and the reliable automatic movement contributes to its appeal as a strong contender for a first mechanical watch. However, some owners point out a lack of micro-adjustment on the bracelet clasp, and one reviewer noted issues with quality control on a chronograph model, including a malfunctioning hand and dust on the dial. The sapphire crystal's lack of AR-coating and the shininess of the hour and minute hands are also mentioned as minor drawbacks. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PRX highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Powermatic 80 movement's reliability and 80-hour power reserve are consistently praised. The integrated bracelet's susceptibility to scratches is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on whether the Powermatic 80 movement's accuracy significantly surpasses the quartz version.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
PRX40mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
PRX
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
PRX100m
MSRP
Kanton$971
PRX$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
39.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
11.5'
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$450
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