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Sternglas Naos XSvsPraesidus Desert Field

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Naos XS
SternglasNaos XS
MSRP $247
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos XS33mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
Naos XS
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
Naos XS50m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
Naos XS$247
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
33mm
34mm
Thickness
6mm
Lug-to-Lug
36mm
Lug Width
16mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 784
Ronda 515
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$247
$195

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos XS

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XS for its simple, awesome design, domed sapphire crystal, and clean hands, with one owner highlighting the beautiful blue mother-of-pearl dial and top-notch build quality on a special edition. It is recommended as a durable, refined daily wear watch for around $270, suitable for casual and formal occasions. However, one owner found the Sternglas Naos XS to have a cheap feel and a face resembling a toy, noting it wears smaller than expected, while another described the automatic movement as a bit noisy. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XS highly for its refined design and value, with specific praise for the mother-of-pearl dial on special editions.

Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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