Sternglas Naos GroßdatumvsTissot 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 Großdatum at true scale

Naos Großdatum

Tissot Gentleman at true scale

Gentleman

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

42mm

n/a

Thickness

10mm

8.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$323

lowest

$495

Movement

Seiko VJ76

11.5'

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
8.52mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
Luminova Punkten
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
11.5'
Power Reserve
n/a
0h
Jewels
n/a
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$495
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Reviews

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

Sternglas Naos Großdatum

The Sternglas Naos Großdatum is praised for its Bauhaus aesthetic and value, with one reviewer noting the prominent big date complication adds dynamism to its stylish design. Owners are split on its wearability, with some finding the 38mm case too small and the strap poor quality, while others appreciate its Bauhaus design and affordability as an alternative to pricier options. One owner notes the printed-on face, small font, and hands can make it resemble a toy, and another expresses concern the large dial might wear big. The watch features a Seiko VJ76 quartz movement with an accuracy of -20/+20 seconds per month and 50m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Sternglas Naos Großdatum for its Bauhaus-inspired design and affordability, though opinions vary on its perceived quality and wearability.

Tissot Gentleman

Owners widely praise the Tissot Gentleman for its versatile design, impressive finishing for its price point, and robust construction, making it a great daily wearer or entry-level mechanical watch. Reviewers highlight its value proposition, with some noting the 40mm case size and 10.64mm thickness as ideal for wearability. The Powermatic 80 movement is frequently mentioned for its 80-hour power reserve and silicon balance spring, with accuracy reported around -3/+5 seconds per day. Some owners prefer its timeless design over alternatives and find it a superior choice to Seiko at a similar price. Caveats include that the seconds hand runs slightly less smoothly at 6 movements per second, and adjusting the free-sprung balance is more difficult. One owner found the bracelet finishing less refined than the case, and another disliked the butterfly clasp on the titanium model.

From video reviewers

The Tissot Gentleman's Powermatic 80 movement provides an 80-hour power reserve. Reviewers consistently praise its versatility for both dress and casual wear. No shared weaknesses were identified across the reviews.