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Sternglas BerlinvsGrand Seiko SBGX353

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Berlin
SternglasBerlin
MSRP $258
SBGX353
Grand SeikoSBGX353
MSRP $4,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin38mm
SBGX35334mm
Power Reserve
Berlin
SBGX35340h
Water Resistance
Berlin50m
SBGX35330m
MSRP
Berlin$258
SBGX353$4,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Thickness
8mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota GM02
9F61
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$258
$4,100

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What people say

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Sternglas Berlin

The Sternglas Berlin is praised for its stylish Art Deco-inspired design and slim 38mm case, offering good value at $270 for newcomers to watches. One reviewer notes the Miyota GM02 quartz movement is accurate to ±20 seconds per month, but flags the included leather strap as squeaky and suggests an alternative. Overall, owners find the Sternglas Berlin a satisfying purchase for its aesthetic and price point.

Grand Seiko SBGX353

The Grand Seiko SBGX353 is widely praised for its mesmerizing "Skyflake" textured blue dial, considered by owners to be "perfect art." Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's elegant 34mm case size and the advanced 9F61 quartz movement, noting its exceptional ±10 seconds per year accuracy and precise second-hand alignment. Some owners find the dial's aesthetic appeal slightly diminished when worn compared to other options, and one owner replaced the quick-release buckle for a Hirsch clasp. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX353 highly for its exquisite dial finishing and the precision of its quartz movement at its price point.

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