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Sternglas Berlin AutomatikvsNivada Grenchen Autochron

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Berlin Automatik
SternglasBerlin Automatik
MSRP $485
Autochron
Nivada GrenchenAutochron
MSRP $2,495

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin Automatik38mm
Autochron38mm
Power Reserve
Berlin Automatik42h
Autochron42h
Water Resistance
Berlin Automatik50m
Autochron200m
MSRP
Berlin Automatik$485
Autochron$2,495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Thickness
12mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid
316L Steel Silver Color Caseback

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Matt Blue Small texture +Super White Lum thick Printed 7506C Super Lum. Dots +White thick Printed logo
Indices
Applied
Baton
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
ETA Valjoux 7750
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
28 vph
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$2,495

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Autochron

Owners praise the Nivada Grenchen Autochron's dial, with one owner calling it amazing. The Autochron Mechaquartz is noted for its squared profile and the comfort of its expansion bracelet on smaller wrists.

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