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Sternglas Naos SolarvsZelos Nova 37

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Naos Solar
SternglasNaos Solar
MSRP $323
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Solar38mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Naos Solar
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Naos Solar50m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Naos Solar$323
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
10mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
37mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Salmon
Lume
Luminova Punkten
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
ETA 7001
Type
Solar
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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