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Sternglas Naos XL AutomatikvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos XL Automatik42mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Naos XL Automatik
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Naos XL Automatik50m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Naos XL Automatik$463
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Lume
Luminova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
9039
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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