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Sternglas Naos XL AutomatikvsRZE Aspirare

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Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463
Aspirare
RZEAspirare
MSRP $699

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos XL Automatik42mm
Aspirare44mm
Power Reserve
Naos XL Automatik
Aspirare40h
Water Resistance
Naos XL Automatik50m
Aspirare200m
MSRP
Naos XL Automatik$463
Aspirare$699

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
53mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$699

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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.

RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

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