Sternglas Naos XSvsTissot Carson Premium

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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

Tissot Carson Premium at true scale

Carson Premium

Diameter

33mm

30mm

Lug-to-Lug

36mm

n/a

Thickness

6mm

lowest

6.7mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$247

lowest

$450

Movement

Ronda 784

Quartz

Case

4 specs
Diameter
33mm
30mm
Thickness
6mm
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
36mm
n/a
Lug Width
16mm
15mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Silver
Indices
n/a
Roman

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$247
$450
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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.

Tissot Carson Premium

The Tissot Carson Premium is praised for its classy, jewelry-like appearance and refined finishing, with owners noting a nice silvery dial finish and a framed date detail. Its 30mm case size and 20mm lug width contribute to comfortable wearability and easier strap replacement. The watch is considered good value for money, with some owners highlighting its attractive complications and sapphire crystal. One owner notes a scratch-like mark under the crystal of a display model. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Carson Premium highly for its attractive, jewelry-like aesthetic and perceived value at its price point.