Sternglas Naos XS AutomatikvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Sternglas Naos XS Automatik at true scale

Naos XS Automatik

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time at true scale

Presage Cocktail Time

Diameter

33mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

38.5mm

n/a

Thickness

11mm

lowest

11.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$431

lowest

$475

Movement

Miyota 6T15

Seiko 4R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
33mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
38.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
16mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6T15
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
Jewels
n/a
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$431
$475
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sternglas Naos XS Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XS Automatik for its elegant Bauhaus design and comfortable wearability, attributed to its compact lugs and slim case. One owner notes the Miyota movement is loud, while another reports their movement gained 8-12 seconds daily, though legibility suffers in low light. The Sternglas Naos XS Automatik is considered good value by some, though others find Sternglas watches overpriced. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XS Automatik highly for its minimalist design and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The Bauhaus aesthetic is a key selling point. Reviewers did not agree on whether the watch fully captures the "Bauhaus magic" of more expensive alternatives.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with many appreciating its size and design. The 4Rxx movement is reported to keep good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. Some owners note the lack of a sapphire crystal and occasional price concerns, though many feel it competes favorably with significantly more expensive watches. One owner specifically praises the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, while finding the case design uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial aesthetics and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.