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Sternglas Naos XL AutomatikvsTissot Heritage 1938

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Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463
Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos XL Automatik42mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
Naos XL Automatik
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
Naos XL Automatik50m
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
Naos XL Automatik$463
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
39mm

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$925

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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.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

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