Sternglas Naos Pro AutomatikvsTissot 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 Pro Automatik at true scale

Naos Pro Automatik

Tissot Gentleman at true scale

Gentleman

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

42.4mm

n/a

Thickness

9mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

80h

highest

MSRP

$699

lowest

$950

Movement

Miyota 9015

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.4mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
Luminova Punkte
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
42h
80h
Jewels
n/a
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$950
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Reviews

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

Sternglas Naos Pro Automatik

The Sternglas Naos Pro Automatik is praised for its slim, wearable 38mm case with a mix of brushed and polished finishes and a refined Bauhaus dial design. Reviewers note the upgraded Miyota 9015 movement and improved wearability. Some find the optional five-link bracelet too chunky and lacking refinement, with one reviewer noting its accuracy of -10/+30 seconds per day is not for precision enthusiasts. On balance, reviewers rate the Sternglas Naos Pro Automatik highly for its slim case and refined dial design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Bauhaus design is a strength. The value proposition is a weakness.

Tissot Gentleman

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Gentleman for its exceptional value, versatile design, and impressive finishing that appears a tier above its price point. The Powermatic 80 movement is consistently highlighted for its 80-hour power reserve and reliability, with some models featuring a silicon balance spring. Owners appreciate its comfortable wearability, with specific mentions of the 40mm size being ideal for most wrists and the 38mm variant being a "Goldilocks" size. The dial's sunburst and pyramidal finishes are noted for how they interact with light, and its build quality is often compared favorably to more expensive alternatives. Some owners desire a smaller 36-38mm size, and one reviewer found the "Powermatic 80 Silicium" text on the dial perplexing. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Gentleman highly for its refined aesthetics and robust movement at an attractive price.

From video reviewers

The Powermatic 80 movement with its 80-hour power reserve is a shared strength. Reviewers also agree on its value at the price point. No shared weaknesses were identified.