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Sternglas Naos AutomatikvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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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.

From video reviewers

The German minimalist and Bauhaus aesthetic is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses. Reviewers disagreed on whether the watch offers superior value compared to the Junghans Max Bill.

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

The watch offers 100M water resistance at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Automatik38mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)30mm
Power Reserve
Naos Automatik42h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
Water Resistance
Naos Automatik50m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)50m
MSRP
Naos Automatik$463
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
30mm
Thickness
12mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
39.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
8mm
Material
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Seiko 6N01
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$350
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