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Sternglas Naos GroßdatumvsVario Futurist

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Naos Großdatum
SternglasNaos Großdatum
MSRP $323
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Großdatum38mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Naos Großdatum
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Naos Großdatum50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Naos Großdatum$323
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Purple
Lume
Luminova Punkten
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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