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Rolex 1908vsSternglas Sedius

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1908
Rolex1908
MSRP $28,850
What people say

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Rolex 1908

Owners widely praise the Rolex 1908 for its slim 39mm case, elegant design, and display caseback showcasing the automatic caliber 7140. Reviewers note its half-domed, half-fluted bezel and 50m water resistance. However, a significant number of owners and reviewers question the Rolex 1908's value proposition, citing its high price point and comparing it unfavorably to competitors, with some suggesting it is overpriced. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Rolex 1908 a visually appealing dress watch but are divided on its value relative to its cost.

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

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
190839mm
Sedius40mm
Power Reserve
190867h
Sedius
Water Resistance
190850m
Sedius50m
MSRP
1908$28,850
Sedius$301

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
18kt Yellow Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
18 kt yellow gold

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Index

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
7140
TMI VH31
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
67h
Jewels
38
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Small Seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$28,850
$301
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