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Sternglas KantonvsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
Kanton$971
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$350

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What people say

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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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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