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Sternglas KantonvsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
Kanton$971
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Cream

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$279

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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 RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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