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Sternglas SediusvsHelgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

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Sedius
SternglasSedius
MSRP $301
Skyfighter (Refurbished)
HelgraySkyfighter (Refurbished)
MSRP $199

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sedius40mm
Skyfighter (Refurbished)42mm
Power Reserve
Sedius
Skyfighter (Refurbished)40h
Water Resistance
Sedius50m
Skyfighter (Refurbished)50m
MSRP
Sedius$301
Skyfighter (Refurbished)$199

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI VH31
Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$301
$199

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What people say

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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.

Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) for its handsome, sporty yet understated design, finding it versatile and good value at its price point. One owner notes the watch is in excellent condition with no marks on the case or crystal, and only minor scuffs on the caseback. However, the brand faces criticism for poor build quality, low-quality movements, and a lack of customer service. On balance, owners find the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) to be a versatile and well-priced quartz chronograph, despite concerns about the brand's overall quality and service.

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