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Sternglas MarusvsNivada Grenchen Autochron

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Marus
SternglasMarus
MSRP $485
Autochron
Nivada GrenchenAutochron
MSRP $2,495

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marus42mm
Autochron38mm
Power Reserve
Marus42h
Autochron42h
Water Resistance
Marus200m
Autochron200m
MSRP
Marus$485
Autochron$2,495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
53.8mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Solid
316L Steel Silver Color Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Matt Blue Small texture +Super White Lum thick Printed 7506C Super Lum. Dots +White thick Printed logo
Indices
Applied
Baton
Lume
Luminova grün
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
ETA Valjoux 7750
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
28 vph
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$2,495

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What people say

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Sternglas Marus

The Sternglas Marus is widely praised for its well-built, heavy feel and excellent bezel action, considered the best in its price range. Despite its 42mm diameter and 52mm lug-to-lug, owners report it fits surprisingly well on slim wrists. A reviewer notes the short seconds hand as a drawback, but highlights the watch as a fun, affordable starting point for a collection, featuring a vibrant Pepsi bezel and an anthracite dial that shifts in appearance, powered by a Miyota 8215 movement for €399. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Marus highly for its robust build and superior bezel at its price point.

Nivada Grenchen Autochron

Owners praise the Nivada Grenchen Autochron's dial, with one owner calling it amazing. The Autochron Mechaquartz is noted for its squared profile and the comfort of its expansion bracelet on smaller wrists.

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