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Lum-Tec EclipsevsSternglas Naos Solar

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Eclipse
Lum-TecEclipse
MSRP $695
Naos Solar
SternglasNaos Solar
MSRP $323

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eclipse42mm
Naos Solar38mm
Power Reserve
Eclipse40h
Naos Solar
Water Resistance
Eclipse101m
Naos Solar50m
MSRP
Eclipse$695
Naos Solar$323

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
E6
Lume
None
Luminova Punkten

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko VJ76
Type
Automatic
Solar
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$323

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What people say

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Lum-Tec Eclipse

Owners widely praise the Lum-Tec Eclipse for its comfortable, slim profile and thin wearability, with specific commendations for its beautiful dial, good readability, and bracelet design. The knurling on the crown is also noted as a positive feature. Some owners express concern over the 42mm case size and find the dial's font and indices unappealing, though others appreciate the deep-dish slant. One owner notes a slight gap where the lugs meet the bracelet. The Lum-Tec Eclipse e3 variant features a Miyota 9039 movement, a solid bracelet, a sunburst dial, and exceptionally bright lume. Overall, owners rate the Lum-Tec Eclipse highly for its slim design and attractive dial at its price point.

Sternglas Naos Solar

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Solar for its elegant Bauhaus-inspired minimalist dial, slim profile, and value for money. The scratch-resistant curved sapphire crystal and functional date mechanism are noted as durable features, with one owner reporting good wear over a year. The solar power and accuracy are highlighted as practical advantages over automatic movements, which some find loud. However, opinions are split, with some owners finding the watch underwhelming and cheap-looking, like a toy, while others love its appearance in person and its clean, appealing design as a smartwatch alternative. The stock leather strap is described as decent but basic and potentially short for larger wrists, with one owner advising a third-party replacement for durability. One owner of a different variant noted the date font is too small to be useful.

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