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Citizen The Fantastic 4: First StepsvsSternglas Naos Solar

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The Fantastic 4: First Steps
CitizenThe Fantastic 4: First Steps
MSRP $469
Naos Solar
SternglasNaos Solar
MSRP $323

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Fantastic 4: First Steps39mm
Naos Solar38mm
Power Reserve
The Fantastic 4: First Steps40h
Naos Solar
Water Resistance
The Fantastic 4: First Steps100m
Naos Solar50m
MSRP
The Fantastic 4: First Steps$469
Naos Solar$323

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Material
Super Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
None
Luminova Punkten

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
J800
Seiko VJ76
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$323

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What people say

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Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps

Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps is praised for its robust 100m water-resistant Super Titanium case and well-finished integrated design. Reviewers highlight the attractive day-date dial and the hassle-free, accurate Eco-Drive J800 movement, noting a +/-15 seconds per month accuracy and an eight-month power reserve. The 39mm case size is considered to fit tastefully on wrists around 6.5-8 inches. Some find the dial's themed indices and minutes scale challenge at-a-glance legibility. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Citizen The Fantastic 4: First Steps highly for its value and wearability, driven by its durable Super Titanium construction and reliable Eco-Drive movement.

Sternglas Naos Solar

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Solar for its elegant Bauhaus-inspired minimalist dial, slim profile, and value for money. The scratch-resistant curved sapphire crystal and functional date mechanism are noted as durable features, with one owner reporting good wear over a year. The solar power and accuracy are highlighted as practical advantages over automatic movements, which some find loud. However, opinions are split, with some owners finding the watch underwhelming and cheap-looking, like a toy, while others love its appearance in person and its clean, appealing design as a smartwatch alternative. The stock leather strap is described as decent but basic and potentially short for larger wrists, with one owner advising a third-party replacement for durability. One owner of a different variant noted the date font is too small to be useful.

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