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Sternglas Naos XLvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Naos XL
SternglasNaos XL
MSRP $237
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos XL42mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Naos XL
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Naos XL50m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Naos XL$237
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
6.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9U15
9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$237
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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