Sternglas Naos AutomatikvsTissot Visodate

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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 Visodate at true scale

Visodate

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

43mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

10.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

42h

80h

highest

MSRP

$463

lowest

$950

Movement

Miyota 8215

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
n/a

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 Visodate

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Visodate for its exceptional value, refined vintage-inspired design, and comfortable 39mm case. Specific strengths highlighted include the clean dial layout, polished indices, twisted lug design, and the beveled domed sapphire crystal. The Powermatic 80 movement is noted for its reliability and 80-hour power reserve. Some reviewers find the flat bezel potentially jarring and the lume weak, while others mention the lugs can be somewhat long or the crystal is more reflective than ideal. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Visodate highly for its impressive design and finishing at its price point.