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CWC GS Sapphire WatchvsSternglas Tachymeter

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GS Sapphire Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Watch
MSRP $333
Tachymeter
SternglasTachymeter
MSRP $312
What people say

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CWC GS Sapphire Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Watch for its extreme wearability, legible dial with a minute track, and robust build, embodying military heritage in a contemporary field watch. Its subtle 36.5mm size and 200m water resistance with a screw-down crown are frequently highlighted as practical strengths, with some owners appreciating the sapphire crystal over acrylic. The watch is noted as a "strap monster" with high-quality included straps. Some owners find the CWC GS Sapphire overpriced, and fixed spring bars are a noted drawback, though justified by military specification, presenting a challenge for thicker straps. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire highly for its practical design, military heritage, and wearability at its price point.

Sternglas Tachymeter

The Sternglas Tachymeter is praised for its sporty chronograph design and wrist presence, offering character without being an overt tool watch. Reviewers note it as an improvement over its predecessor, featuring an upscale design with a colored aluminum bezel insert and more colorful dial options. It utilizes the Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, is accurate to ±20 seconds per month, and boasts a three-year battery life, all at a competitive price of €389. The Sternglas Tachymeter is considered good value for its design, functionality, and small-brand cachet, offering a charming youthfulness. One reviewer noted that the "orange" on one model appeared yellow, and suggested a tachymeter scale extending to 200 instead of 500 would be more useful. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Tachymeter highly for its value and appealing, youthful chronograph design.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Watch36.5mm
Tachymeter42mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Watch40h
Tachymeter
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Watch200m
Tachymeter50m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Watch$333
Tachymeter$312

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
36.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC GS Sapphire Watch, Black with Black Dial
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 0S20
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$312
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