Sternglas Naos AutomatikvsTissot Gentleman

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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.

Sternglas Naos Automatik at true scale

Naos Automatik

Tissot Gentleman at true scale

Gentleman

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

43mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

80h

highest

MSRP

$463

lowest

$950

Movement

Miyota 8215

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
42h
80h
Jewels
n/a
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$950
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Reviews

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

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. Owners find the 38mm model lighter than comparable watches and prefer its aesthetic over smartwatches. 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 not meeting advertised standards. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Naos Automatik highly for its Bauhaus design and build quality at its price point.

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.

Tissot Gentleman

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Gentleman for its exceptional value, versatile design, and impressive finishing that appears a tier above its price point. The Powermatic 80 movement is consistently highlighted for its 80-hour power reserve and reliability, with some models featuring a silicon balance spring. Owners appreciate its comfortable wearability, with specific mentions of the 40mm size being ideal for most wrists and the 38mm variant being a "Goldilocks" size. The dial's sunburst and pyramidal finishes are noted for how they interact with light, and its build quality is often compared favorably to more expensive alternatives. Some owners desire a smaller 36-38mm size, and one reviewer found the "Powermatic 80 Silicium" text on the dial perplexing. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Gentleman highly for its refined aesthetics and robust movement at an attractive price.

From video reviewers

The Powermatic 80 movement with its 80-hour power reserve is a shared strength. Reviewers also agree on its value at the price point. No shared weaknesses were identified.