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Sternglas Naos SolarvsNodus Sector II Sport

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Naos Solar
SternglasNaos Solar
MSRP $323
Sector II Sport
NodusSector II Sport
MSRP $525

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Solar38mm
Sector II Sport38mm
Power Reserve
Naos Solar
Sector II Sport41h
Water Resistance
Naos Solar50m
Sector II Sport100m
MSRP
Naos Solar$323
Sector II Sport$525

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Thickness
10mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Glossy
Lume
Luminova Punkten
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
TMI NH38 (no-date)
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$525

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Nodus Sector II Sport

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Sport for its comfortable 38mm wearability, unique three-level sector dial with applied indices, and thin case. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting plus 4 seconds per day. Criticisms include a bulky clasp with sharp edges, a strong blue AR coating, and the non-reversible bronze bezel patina. The use of an NH38 movement in a watch priced over $500 is also noted. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Sport highly for its comfortable wearability and unique dial design.

From video reviewers

The crisp, clean dial and robust build quality are consistently praised. The lume on-wrist and water resistance are noted as strengths. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition of the Atlantis Edition due to its scarcity.

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