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Praesidus Desert FieldvsSternglas Tachymeter

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Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195
Tachymeter
SternglasTachymeter
MSRP $312

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desert Field34mm
Tachymeter42mm
Power Reserve
Desert Field40h
Tachymeter
Water Resistance
Desert Field50m
Tachymeter50m
MSRP
Desert Field$195
Tachymeter$312

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
34mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Miyota 0S20
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$312

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What people say

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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.

Sternglas Tachymeter

The Sternglas Tachymeter is praised for its sporty chronograph design and wrist presence, offering character without being an overt tool watch. Reviewers note it as an improvement over its predecessor, featuring an upscale design with a colored aluminum bezel insert and more colorful dial options. It utilizes the Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, is accurate to ±20 seconds per month, and boasts a three-year battery life, all at a competitive price of €389. The Sternglas Tachymeter is considered good value for its design, functionality, and small-brand cachet, offering a charming youthfulness. One reviewer noted that the "orange" on one model appeared yellow, and suggested a tachymeter scale extending to 200 instead of 500 would be more useful. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Tachymeter highly for its value and appealing, youthful chronograph design.

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