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Sternglas Naos GroßdatumvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Naos Großdatum
SternglasNaos Großdatum
MSRP $323
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265
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.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Großdatum38mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
Naos Großdatum
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Naos Großdatum50m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Naos Großdatum$323
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
41.5mm
Thickness
10mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova Punkten
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
8T63
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$265
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