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Sternglas KantonvsVaer R1 Racing Chronograph

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
R1 Racing Chronograph
VaerR1 Racing Chronograph
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
R1 Racing Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
MSRP
Kanton$971
R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Cream

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$499

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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.

Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

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