Sternglas Naos XSvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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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 at true scale

Naos XS

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) at true scale

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Diameter

33mm

34mm

Lug-to-Lug

36mm

lowest

41.5mm

Thickness

6mm

lowest

8.2mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$247

lowest

$315

Movement

Ronda 784

Seiko 6N42

Case

5 specs
Diameter
33mm
34mm
Thickness
6mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
36mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
16mm
10mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 784
Seiko 6N42
Power Reserve
n/a
0h
Jewels
n/a
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$247
$315
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Reviews

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

Sternglas Naos XS

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XS for its simple, awesome design, domed sapphire crystal, and clean hands, with some finding its 33mm case size a perfect fit for tiny wrists. One owner recommends it as a durable, refined daily wear watch around $270, suitable for casual and formal occasions, though a third-party strap is suggested. Conversely, one owner found the Sternglas Naos XS underwhelming with a cheap feel and a face resembling a toy, noting it wears smaller than expected. Another owner of the automatic variant described the movement as a bit noisy. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XS highly for its refined design and suitability for smaller wrists, despite some reservations about its perceived build quality and movement noise.

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner notes the watch’s attractive grey market price. However, opinions differ on the dial color, with one commenter preferring a black dial over the dark greenish hue. The Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) features quartz reliability and a capped pinion detail. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) highly for its wearability and value.