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Sternglas MarusvsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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Marus
SternglasMarus
MSRP $485
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marus42mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
Marus42h
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
Marus200m
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
Marus$485
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
14mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
53.8mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova grün
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
SII NH36
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$895

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

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