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Fortis Stratoliner S-41vsSternglas Hamburg Chrono

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Stratoliner S-41
FortisStratoliner S-41
MSRP $5,450
Hamburg Chrono
SternglasHamburg Chrono
MSRP $377

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stratoliner S-4141mm
Hamburg Chrono42mm
Power Reserve
Stratoliner S-4160h
Hamburg Chrono
Water Resistance
Stratoliner S-41200m
Hamburg Chrono50m
MSRP
Stratoliner S-41$5,450
Hamburg Chrono$377

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
9.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Seiko TMI VK64 Mecha-Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
Jewels
36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$377

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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 Chrono

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono for its visually pleasing design, comfortable lightweight wear, and excellent timekeeping, with specific appreciation for details like the orange date window frame and overall value for the price. Some community members find the Regatta design busy and question the VK64 movement's lack of a running second hand, though others defend its unique, colorful aesthetic. One commenter notes the significant margin between manufacturing cost and retail price. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono highly for its design details and value at its price point.

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