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Sternglas MarusvsZelos Nova 37

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

From video reviewers

The wafer-thin case and intricate dial textures are standout features. The quality of the stock leather strap is a shared concern. Reviewers differed on whether the 37mm or 38mm case size was more accurate.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marus42mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Marus42h
Nova 37
Water Resistance
Marus200m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Marus$485
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
14mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
53.8mm
37mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Salmon
Lume
Luminova grün
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$899
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