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Sternglas Naos XL AutomatikvsVario Futurist

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Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos XL Automatik42mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Naos XL Automatik
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Naos XL Automatik50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Naos XL Automatik$463
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Purple
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$648

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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