To commemorate its 10th anniversary, Sternglas has launched the Zirkel X, a watch developed with input from 5,000 community members. The design emphasizes the circle as a core element, reflecting the brand's Bauhaus principles and the German meaning of "Zirkel" as a drafting compass. The watch features a vertically brushed silver dial with recessed sub-dials for date and 24-hour indication.
- Limited to 1,000 pieces initially, then joins the regular collection
- Price: €299 / US$399 / £279
The Zirkel X celebrates the brand's 10th anniversary and was designed with input from 5,000 community members, referred to as the "inner circle."
The name "Zirkel" means "circle" and also "drafting compass" in German, referencing Bauhaus design fundamentals.
The dial features a vertically brushed finish, contrasting with the polished case, and includes Arabic hour numerals that connect to minute markers.
Two recessed sub-dials are present: one at 12 o'clock for the date and another at 6 o'clock for a 24-hour indicator, both sharing the dial's brushed texture.
The watch has a four-screw 10th-anniversary case back, with the first 1,000 pieces featuring a commemorative design with unique limited-edition numbers.
The Miyota 6P23 caliber offers a pointer date and 24-hour display, with an accuracy of ±20 seconds per month.
The reviewer found the included leather strap to be too sturdy and requiring a significant break-in period.