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Sternglas Naos AutomatikvsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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Naos Automatik
SternglasNaos Automatik
MSRP $463
Baby Alpinist
SeikoBaby Alpinist
MSRP $725

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Automatik38mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
Naos Automatik42h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Naos Automatik50m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
Naos Automatik$463
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Thickness
12mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
6R35
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$725

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos Automatik

The Sternglas Naos Automatik is praised for its stylish Bauhaus design and solid build quality for its price, featuring a sapphire crystal and elegant case. However, some dial text is too small and slim for easy readability, and the Milanese strap and clasp are considered lower quality, with the quick-change system also not meeting the brand's advertised standard. One owner found the 38mm model lighter than expected and preferred it over a Seiko SRP703 and an Apple Watch. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Sternglas Naos Automatik's attractive Bauhaus design and good value, despite some criticisms of dial legibility and strap quality.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

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