Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Line 2 Mesh Black MattevsSternglas Tachymeter

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Measurements
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Chronograph Line 2 Mesh Black Matte

Tachymeter
Diameter
42.5mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Thickness
10.3mm
10mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
$299
lowest
$312
Movement
Seiko VD57
Miyota OS20
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
6 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Line 2 Mesh Black Matte Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America for its excellent quality and design, distinguishing it from fashion watches. One owner highlights the sub-dial for the second hand as a cool feature, and another finds the 42.5mm case fits well after bracelet adjustment. While some owners report long delivery times and poor communication, many find the watches to be good value, selling for under half of retail. On balance, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Line 2 Mesh Black Matte Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America highly for its quality and design at its price point.
The Sternglas Tachymeter is praised for its sporty chronograph design and wrist presence, offering character without being an overt tool watch. Reviewers note an upscale design with a colored aluminum bezel insert and more colorful dial options compared to its predecessor. The watch is considered good value for its design, functionality, and small-brand cachet, with a charming youthfulness in its colorful dial options. One reviewer points out that the "orange" on one model appears yellow and suggests a tachymeter scale extending to 200 would be more useful than the current 500. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Tachymeter highly for its competitive price and appealing, youthful design.
The value at the moderate price point is a strength. The use of a meca-quartz movement is a weakness. Reviewers disagree on whether the meca-quartz movement is a drawback.
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