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Sternglas Naos SolarvsSternglas Naos XL Automatik

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Naos Solar
SternglasNaos Solar
MSRP $323
Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Solar38mm
Naos XL Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
Naos Solar
Naos XL Automatik
Water Resistance
Naos Solar50m
Naos XL Automatik50m
MSRP
Naos Solar$323
Naos XL Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Luminova Punkten
Luminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
Miyota 8215
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$463

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos Solar

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Solar for its elegant Bauhaus-inspired minimalist dial, slim profile, and value for money. The scratch-resistant curved sapphire crystal and functional date mechanism are noted as durable features, with one owner reporting good wear over a year. The solar power and accuracy are highlighted as practical advantages over automatic movements, which some find loud. However, opinions are split, with some owners finding the watch underwhelming and cheap-looking, like a toy, while others love its appearance in person and its clean, appealing design as a smartwatch alternative. The stock leather strap is described as decent but basic and potentially short for larger wrists, with one owner advising a third-party replacement for durability. One owner of a different variant noted the date font is too small to be useful.

Sternglas Naos XL Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik as an amazing and best affordable automatic Bauhaus watch for its price. However, some owners find the 42mm case size too large, with one describing it as resembling a "flying saucer" on a 7.25-inch wrist, and another noting its unsuitability for a predominantly white dial. The Miyota movement is described as just okay. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik highly for its value proposition as an affordable Bauhaus automatic.

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