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Rolex Lady-DatejustvsSternglas Sedius

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Sedius
SternglasSedius
MSRP $301
What people say

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Rolex Lady-Datejust

Owners widely appreciate the Rolex Lady-Datejust for its timeless, classy look and perfect 28mm size for smaller wrists, with some finding it elegant and delicate as smaller watches return to style. Others associate the 28mm size with "grandma energy" and find it outdated. Some owners find certain configurations easy to acquire from an AD, while others note that specific configurations can take up to three months. One owner finds their GMF DJ31 runs fast, requiring frequent time adjustments, and notes the wide bezel is a common complaint, though they feel it's unnoticeable in person. Owners are split on the Rolex Lady-Datejust as an investment, with some suggesting it depreciates significantly and does not recover value, while others find specific models "sweet." Overall, owners rate the Rolex Lady-Datejust highly for its classic aesthetic and suitability for smaller wrists, despite some concerns about size perception and investment value.

Sternglas Sedius

The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, featuring a well-balanced sector dial and a smooth-sweeping seconds hand from its Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement. Owners and reviewers note its pleasing wearability due to the case shape and slender lugs, and it is considered an affordable option with a good price-performance ratio. One reviewer flags legibility issues on the black dial variant, while the blue-on-white offers crispness. The Sternglas Sedius lacks a date complication and features a double-domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its classy Art Deco aesthetic and value.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lady-Datejust28mm
Sedius40mm
Power Reserve
Lady-Datejust55h
Sedius
Water Resistance
Lady-Datejust100m
Sedius50m
MSRP
Lady-Datejust$16,450
Sedius$301

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
28mm
40mm
Thickness
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Gem-set
Stainless Steel
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Roman numerals
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
2236
TMI VH31
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
55h
Jewels
31
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,450
$301
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