Sternglas Hamburg silbervsSwatch 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.
Hamburg silber
Sexy Thing
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
lowest
47.4mm
Thickness
8mm
lowest
9.8mm
Water Resistance
50m
highest
30m
MSRP
$299
$105
lowest
Movement
Miyota GR12
Quartz
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely report the Sternglas Hamburg silber wears comfortably due to its 42mm case, thin profile, and short lugs. The satin-silver dial is noted as very readable and appears warmer or more silver than white in person. The watch has held up excellently after nearly a year of frequent wear, and the price point is considered attractive. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Hamburg silber highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive, readable dial at the price.
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.
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