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Sternglas Naos XL AutomatikvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos XL Automatik42mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Naos XL Automatik
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Naos XL Automatik50m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Naos XL Automatik$463
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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