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Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver

The Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver wins consistent praise from owners for its clean, Bauhaus-inspired minimalist design and versatility across casual and business-casual settings. The Sellita SW200-1 movement delivers excellent accuracy, running under 2 seconds per day, and owners single out the refined finishing, solid build quality, and pleasant leather strap feel. The watch has earned multiple design awards for its simplistic, sophisticated dial. The 42.5mm case and sapphire crystal (front and back) round out a well-executed package that owners describe as great value for a modern dress-sport watch. Overall, the Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver is rated highly by owners for its timeless Bauhaus design language and finishing quality at its price point.

Praesidus Rec Spec

The Praesidus Rec Spec features a textured dial and applied luminous numerals, with a mix of case finishes. One owner notes the recessed 4 o'clock crown can be difficult to operate. On balance, owners rate the Praesidus Rec Spec positively for its charming homage design and textured dial.

From video reviewers

The dial's vintage aesthetic and the lightweight titanium case are strong points. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver42.5mm
Rec Spec38mm
Power Reserve
Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver
Rec Spec
Water Resistance
Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver50m
Rec Spec100m
MSRP
Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver$539
Rec Spec$235

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42.5mm
38mm
Thickness
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Nylon NATO 38mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$539
$235
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