Sternglas SediusvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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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

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz at true scale

1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

41mm

lowest

Thickness

8mm

lowest

9mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$301

$218

lowest

Movement

Seiko VH31

Miyota 2070

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Thickness
8mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
Miyota 2070
Power Reserve
n/a
0h
Jewels
n/a
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$301
$218
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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.