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Fortis Stratoliner S-41vsSternglas Hamburg Automatik

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Stratoliner S-41
FortisStratoliner S-41
MSRP $5,450
Hamburg Automatik
SternglasHamburg Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stratoliner S-4141mm
Hamburg Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
Stratoliner S-4160h
Hamburg Automatik42h
Water Resistance
Stratoliner S-41200m
Hamburg Automatik50m
MSRP
Stratoliner S-41$5,450
Hamburg Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
60h
42h
Jewels
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$463

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What people say

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Fortis Stratoliner S-41

Owners widely praise the Fortis Stratoliner S-41 for its purpose-built design and outstanding details, particularly its space blue lume and bright orange date on the dial. Reviewers note the WERK 17 movement offers a 60-hour power reserve. However, the Fortis Stratoliner S-41's 41mm case thickness and lug-to-lug distance lead some to perceive it as wearing large, and the dial's small text and flat design are flagged as potential drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Fortis Stratoliner S-41's unique design and innovative movement as its primary strengths.

Sternglas Hamburg Automatik

Owners praise the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik's handsome design and good build quality for the price. The watch features a gold PVD case and a matte blue dial with orange Super-LumiNova, and its 42mm diameter wears well due to a short lug-to-lug distance. The Miyota 8215 movement is accurate to -20/+40 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers and owners appreciate the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik for its unique design and value.

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