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Sternglas Berlin AutomatikvsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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Berlin Automatik
SternglasBerlin Automatik
MSRP $485
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin Automatik38mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
Berlin Automatik42h
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
Berlin Automatik50m
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
Berlin Automatik$485
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
SII NH36
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$895

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

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