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Sternglas Naos XLvsZelos Eagle 2

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Naos XL
SternglasNaos XL
MSRP $237
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos XL42mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
Naos XL
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
Naos XL50m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
Naos XL$237
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
6.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Anthracite

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9U15
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$237
$899

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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