Sternglas SediusvsTrematic ZY6

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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

Trematic ZY6 at true scale

ZY6

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

44mm

lowest

Thickness

8mm

lowest

11.1mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$301

lowest

$855

Movement

Seiko VH31

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
n/a
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
8mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
Jewels
n/a
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$301
$855
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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.

Trematic ZY6

The Trematic ZY6 is praised for its fantastic appearance, particularly the blue/white dial on a bracelet, and its elegant, vintage-inspired design with applied markers. The 38mm stainless steel case is described as fully polished. However, the grainy textured dial is a point of contention for some owners, with one reporting it as a documented problem. The watch has 100m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Trematic ZY6's aesthetic appeal and refined design, though the dial texture is a divisive element.