Sternglas HamburgvsTissot Tradition
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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.
Hamburg
Tradition
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
7.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
highest
30m
MSRP
$249
lowest
$450
Movement
Ronda 715
Quartz
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Sternglas Hamburg is praised for its Bauhaus design adherence and value, with owners noting its thin case and well-proportioned lugs allow it to wear comfortably. The leather strap and case show excellent durability after extended wear. Some owners report the dial appears more silver than white online. One owner found the Miyota 8215 movement's lack of hacking unexpected, and another noted the movement can be noisy. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting the automatic version runs approximately 2 minutes fast per day. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Hamburg highly for its Bauhaus design and value, with its comfortable wearability on smaller wrists being a significant draw.
The flatter case profile of the Hamburg Pro is a significant improvement for comfort and aesthetics. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.
Owners widely praise the Tissot Tradition for its comfortable wearability, specifically noting its slim 7.5mm case. One owner found it served him well as a reliable timepiece. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Tradition highly for its comfortable wearability due to its slim case.
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