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Sternglas Berlin AutomatikvsOblvlo IM Mechanical

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Berlin Automatik
SternglasBerlin Automatik
MSRP $485
IM Mechanical
OblvloIM Mechanical
MSRP $178

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin Automatik38mm
IM Mechanical42mm
Power Reserve
Berlin Automatik42h
IM Mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Berlin Automatik50m
IM Mechanical50m
MSRP
Berlin Automatik$485
IM Mechanical$178

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$178

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What people say

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Sternglas Berlin Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Berlin Automatik for its handsome, clean dial and a 38mm size that fits smaller wrists well, making it a comfortable daily wearer. The case is described as solid and well-finished. However, the Miyota 8205 movement is noted as reliable but noticeably loud, and the exhibition caseback is unadorned. Some owners find the watch too simple and question the value, citing basic movement and strap choices for the price, with a few feeling the proportions and day/date complication are off. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Berlin Automatik for its classic design and wearability, though some debate its value proposition.

Oblvlo IM Mechanical

Owners praise the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's cool looks, good lume, and bubble crystal, with one owner finding it wears smaller than expected and is easy to read. However, timekeeping is noted as running fast, approximately +15 to 30 seconds per day. One owner finds the dial design unusual with calendar functions in chronograph-style subdials. On balance, owners appreciate the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's aesthetics and wearability, despite inconsistent timekeeping.

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