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Sternglas KantonvsOrient Kamasu

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
Kamasu
OrientKamasu
MSRP $375
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

Orient Kamasu

Owners widely praise the Orient Kamasu for its excellent value, robust build quality suitable for daily wear, and attractive design featuring applied indices and a sunburst dial. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its strong lume, hacking and hand-winding movement, sapphire crystal, and sub-42mm dimensions. Some owners note a rattle, a crown that can be hard to grip, and a bezel with noticeable play or a tendency to become sticky. The bracelet is frequently criticized for its hollow end links and pressed clasp, though opinions on its taper vary. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from approximately +15 seconds per day to more precise timekeeping. Overall, owners rate the Orient Kamasu highly for its impressive finishing and features at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Orient Kamasu's compact package makes it suitable for smaller wrists without compromising wrist presence. A notable weakness is that the bracelet is decent but may have some issues, although the reviewer does not elaborate. Reviewers disagree on the value for money, with one highlighting the affordable price and in-house movement, while the other implies a trade-off in value.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
Kamasu41.8mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
Kamasu40h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
Kamasu200m
MSRP
Kanton$971
Kamasu$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
41.8mm
Thickness
10mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$375
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