Sternglas NaosvsSeiko Metronome

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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 at true scale

Naos

Seiko Metronome at true scale

Metronome

Diameter

38mm

36.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

41mm

39.6mm

lowest

Thickness

7.2mm

lowest

10mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

MSRP

$323

$240

lowest

Movement

Ronda 714

Seiko PA50

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
36.5mm
Thickness
7.2mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
39.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Dual Curve
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 714
Seiko PA50
Power Reserve
n/a
0h
Jewels
n/a
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$240
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Reviews

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

Sternglas Naos

The Sternglas Naos is widely praised for its durable construction, featuring a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a flawless date mechanism. Owners appreciate its refined aesthetic, which allows it to be easily dressed up or down for daily wear, and its comfortable bracelet that drapes well. The Bauhaus design is noted as harmonious, and the quartz movement offers good accuracy. One owner advises replacing the original tan strap due to durability concerns. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos highly for its refined design and durability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Sternglas Naos is praised for its Bauhaus design and build quality. Reviewers noted that the watch offers good value as a budget alternative to more expensive Bauhaus models.

Seiko Metronome

The Seiko Metronome Watch is widely praised for its unique, Bauhaus-inspired design and innovative dual function as a timepiece and metronome, with owners appreciating its wearability, especially on smaller wrists, and its value. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the metronome's audible and silent options with a sweeping motion, making it a conversation starter and suitable for music practice. One owner notes the rose gold variant is legible for studio use with raised indices. However, one reviewer flags poor legibility in timekeeping mode due to skeletonized hands. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Metronome Watch highly for its niche, nerdy appeal and innovative metronome function at a good value.