Sternglas SediusvsSwatch Sexy Thing

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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 Sedius at true scale

Sedius

Swatch Sexy Thing at true scale

Sexy Thing

Diameter

40mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

47.4mm

Thickness

8mm

lowest

9.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

MSRP

$301

$105

lowest

Movement

Seiko VH31

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
8mm
9.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
n/a
Power Reserve
n/a
0h
Jewels
n/a
0
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$301
$105
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sternglas Sedius

The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, offering excellent value with a pleasing wearability due to its case shape and slender lugs. Owners and reviewers highlight the smooth-sweeping seconds hand from the Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement and the double-domed sapphire crystal. Legibility is crisp on the blue-on-white dial, though some find the black dial variant less so. The Sternglas Sedius is considered an affordable, classy, and trendy option for those seeking a sector dial watch with a good price-performance ratio, though it lacks a date complication. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its aesthetic appeal and strong value proposition.

Swatch Sexy Thing

Owners report the Swatch Sexy Thing can feel heavy and is prone to scratching, with one owner noting significant scratching within a month of minimal use that created shadows on the dial. The watch is described by some as a tacky, "corky experiment" from the 80s. On balance, owners rate the Swatch Sexy Thing poorly due to its tendency to scratch and its perceived tackiness.