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Sternglas Naos XLvsPhoibos Sea Nymph

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Naos XL
SternglasNaos XL
MSRP $237
Sea Nymph
PhoibosSea Nymph
MSRP $240

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos XL42mm
Sea Nymph36mm
Power Reserve
Naos XL
Sea Nymph40h
Water Resistance
Naos XL50m
Sea Nymph300m
MSRP
Naos XL$237
Sea Nymph$240

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
6.6mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9U15
SWISS RONDA 705
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$237
$240

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos XL

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL for its versatile Bauhaus design, domed sapphire crystal, and value, with some finding its larger size comfortable and refined for its price. However, opinions are split on its aesthetic appeal, with one owner finding the hands and face underwhelming, while others appreciate the minimalistic dial. The date font is noted as too small to be useful by one owner, and the stock strap is generally considered basic or prone to wear. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a Miyota movement running fast and another noting +13 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL highly for its Bauhaus aesthetics and affordability, despite some reservations about the movement and strap.

Phoibos Sea Nymph

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Sea Nymph's unique mother-of-pearl dial and distinctive bezel styling, with some finding it a good fit for smaller wrists. The 36mm case size is considered unisex, though some owners find it too small for larger wrists, while others enjoy it as a summer watch. The consensus is that the Phoibos Sea Nymph is a fun, visually interesting watch, with its polarizing bezel design being a key talking point.

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