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Sternglas LumatikvsBaltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

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What people say

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Sternglas Lumatik

Owners praise the Sternglas Lumatik for its playful Bauhaus design, fresh color palette, and unique bicolored lume. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 38mm case and a 60-hour power reserve. The Miyota 8315 movement is noted as less robust than premium options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Lumatik highly for its fun design and distinctive lume at its price point.

From video reviewers

The dual-tone Luminova is a standout feature. The Bauhaus design positions it as a strong contender under $500.

Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

Owners widely report the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's movement winds smoothly, and the 36mm case, while small, does not feel cheap. Reviewers note the gold PVD coating, paired with black dials and applied Breguet numerals, evokes a vintage aesthetic. One owner points out the acrylic crystal, while another reviewer flags the Hangzhou micro-rotor movement as rattly and loose on the wrist. The movement features a gold-toned rotor, blue screws, and pink jewels, and the case has vertical brushing on the bezel and circular brushing on the lugs. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's vintage aesthetic and smooth winding action, despite some concerns about the micro-rotor movement's rattle.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lumatik38mm
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
Power Reserve
Lumatik60h
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
Water Resistance
Lumatik50m
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
MSRP
Lumatik$539
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
44mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Lume
Luminova weiß und orange
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Hangzhou 5000A
Power Reserve
60h
42h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$539
$589
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