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Sternglas Naos XL AutomatikvsBoldr Venture GMT

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Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463
Venture GMT
BoldrVenture GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos XL Automatik42mm
Venture GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Naos XL Automatik
Venture GMT40h
Water Resistance
Naos XL Automatik50m
Venture GMT200m
MSRP
Naos XL Automatik$463
Venture GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$299

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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.

Boldr Venture GMT

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture GMT for its lightweight titanium case and bracelet, utilitarian GMT function, and 200m water resistance, with many finding it a comfortable daily driver. The watch's faceted bracelet attachment, sapphire crystal, and attractive dials are also frequently highlighted, though some owners note the lume's visibility is hampered by blending numbers. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting it runs 6 seconds fast over 25 days, while another finds the Miyota movement basic. Some users would prefer a 4 o'clock crown and a date window, and the clasp safety can be loose. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture GMT highly for its robust titanium build and practical GMT functionality at its price point.

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