Sternglas Naos XS AutomatikvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time
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Measurements
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Naos XS Automatik

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 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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.
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.
The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.
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