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Sternglas Naos XL AutomatikvsPinion Pure Steel

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Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos XL Automatik42mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
Naos XL Automatik
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
Naos XL Automatik50m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
Naos XL Automatik$463
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
45h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$1,715

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What people say

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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.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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