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Sternglas Naos XSvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Naos XS
SternglasNaos XS
MSRP $247
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos XS33mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Naos XS
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Naos XS50m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Naos XS$247
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
33mm
30.5mm
Thickness
6mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
36mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
16mm
12mm
Water Resistance
50m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 784
V115
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$247
$375

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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.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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