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Sternglas KantonvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Kanton$971
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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