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Sternglas MarusvsTimefactors Commander 71

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Marus
SternglasMarus
MSRP $485
Commander 71
TimefactorsCommander 71
MSRP $530
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.

Timefactors Commander 71

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Commander 71 for its exceptional build quality and substantial feel, noting its vintage design with a clean no-date dial, gilt accents, and creamy lume. Some owners find its 13.7mm thickness and 162-gram weight substantial, and the bezel's numeral fonts are considered small by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Commander 71 highly for its vintage aesthetic and build quality at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marus42mm
Commander 7140mm
Power Reserve
Marus42h
Commander 71
Water Resistance
Marus200m
Commander 71300m
MSRP
Marus$485
Commander 71$530

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
53.8mm
48mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Luminova grün
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$530
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