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Sternglas SediusvsTissot Heritage 1938

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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.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sedius40mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
Sedius
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
Sedius50m
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
Sedius$301
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
8mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
39mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
Arabic

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
TMI VH31
11.5'
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
38h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$301
$925
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