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Sternglas Naos GroßdatumvsOrient Kamasu

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos Großdatum

The Sternglas Naos Großdatum is praised for its Bauhaus aesthetic and value, with one owner finding it an affordable alternative to other designs. However, some owners report it feels underwhelming and cheap, with a printed-on face, small font, and toy-like hands, and find the strap to be of poor quality. The watch features a 38mm stainless steel case, an Alabaster dial with beige LumiNova, and a Seiko TMI VJ76 quartz movement rated for -20/+20 seconds per month. On balance, owners and reviewers are divided, with the primary point of contention being the perceived quality and aesthetic execution of the Sternglas Naos Großdatum.

Orient Kamasu

Owners widely praise the Orient Kamasu for its excellent value, robust build quality suitable for daily wear, and attractive design featuring applied indices and a sunburst dial. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its strong lume, hacking and hand-winding movement, sapphire crystal, and sub-42mm dimensions. Some owners note a rattle, a crown that can be hard to grip, and a bezel with noticeable play or a tendency to become sticky. The bracelet is frequently criticized for its hollow end links and pressed clasp, though opinions on its taper vary. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from approximately +15 seconds per day to more precise timekeeping. Overall, owners rate the Orient Kamasu highly for its impressive finishing and features at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Orient Kamasu's compact package makes it suitable for smaller wrists without compromising wrist presence. A notable weakness is that the bracelet is decent but may have some issues, although the reviewer does not elaborate. Reviewers disagree on the value for money, with one highlighting the affordable price and in-house movement, while the other implies a trade-off in value.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Großdatum38mm
Kamasu41.8mm
Power Reserve
Naos Großdatum
Kamasu40h
Water Resistance
Naos Großdatum50m
Kamasu200m
MSRP
Naos Großdatum$323
Kamasu$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41.8mm
Thickness
10mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova Punkten
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
Orient F6922
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$375
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