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Sternglas Naos SolarvsSeiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and gold leaf hands, evoking early 20th-century designs. It is powered by the 72-hour calibre 6R51. Overall, owners view the Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition as a meaningful family heirloom.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Solar38mm
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition35mm
Power Reserve
Naos Solar
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
Naos Solar50m
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition50m
MSRP
Naos Solar$323
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition$1,900

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
35mm
Thickness
10mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
11mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Lume
Luminova Punkten
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
Seiko 6R51
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$1,900
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