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Sternglas Hamburg ChronovsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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Hamburg Chrono
SternglasHamburg Chrono
MSRP $377
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg Chrono42mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg Chrono
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Hamburg Chrono50m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Hamburg Chrono$377
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
9.3mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI VK64 Mecha-Quartz
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$377
$189

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What people say

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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.

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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