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Sternglas Naos XLvsRZE UTD-8000

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Naos XL
SternglasNaos XL
MSRP $237
UTD-8000
RZEUTD-8000
MSRP $279

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos XL42mm
UTD-800040mm
Power Reserve
Naos XL
UTD-800040h
Water Resistance
Naos XL50m
UTD-8000200m
MSRP
Naos XL$237
UTD-8000$279

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Tool
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
6.6mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw secured titanium caseback

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9U15
Seiko VK64
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$237
$279

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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.

RZE UTD-8000

The RZE UTD-8000 is praised for its full titanium construction with scratch-resistant coatings and comfortable wearability, offering significant value at its price point. Reviewers note its modern materials like Cerakote-coated titanium and sapphire crystal, though its feature set does not rival more expensive digital competitors. Overall, the RZE UTD-8000 is considered a compelling enthusiast piece for its material execution and value.

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