Melbourne Watch Company Flinders HeritagevsSternglas Naos XL

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Melbourne Watch Company Flinders Heritage at true scale

Flinders Heritage

Sternglas Naos XL at true scale

Naos XL

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

7.5mm

6.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$349

$237

lowest

Movement

Ronda 1014

Miyota 9U15

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
7.5mm
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 1014
Miyota 9U15
Power Reserve
0h
n/a
Jewels
0
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$237
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Melbourne Watch Company Flinders Heritage

Owners widely praise the Melbourne Watch Company Flinders Heritage for its handsome appearance, appreciating the champagne dial's color depth and unique details like the "M" on the second hand. Reviewers note good case finishing and a textured face suitable for dressy and casual wear. One owner reported an aftermarket strap buckle pin scratched the buckle's polish due to looseness. Overall, owners rate the Melbourne Watch Company Flinders Heritage highly for its attractive aesthetics and versatile wearability.

Sternglas Naos XL

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL for its versatile Bauhaus design, comfortable wear, and value, with many highlighting its domed sapphire crystal and minimalistic dial. Some owners find the date font too small to be useful, and the stock strap is frequently described as basic or wearing poorly. Opinions are split on the overall feel, with some finding it refined and others describing the face as printer-like with cheap-looking hands. One owner reports their Miyota movement runs fast, requiring weekly adjustment, while another notes accuracy of +13 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL highly for its Bauhaus aesthetics and affordability.

From video reviewers

The Sternglas Naos XL is praised for its Bauhaus design and value proposition. Reviewers found the watch to be a compelling budget alternative to higher-priced German brands.