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Sternglas Naos SolarvsOrient Classic Watch

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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.

Orient Classic Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Classic Watch for its excellent fit and finish, polished look suitable for suits, and classy signed crown. The modern 40mm case size and retro styling are appreciated, allowing it to blend well with any outfit without being ostentatious. The crown is not screw-down but operates smoothly. Overall, owners consider the Orient Classic Watch a well-built, ideal suit watch that they would buy again.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Solar38mm
Classic Watch40mm
Power Reserve
Naos Solar
Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
Naos Solar50m
Classic Watch100m
MSRP
Naos Solar$323
Classic Watch$245

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
Orient F6722
Type
Solar
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$245
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