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Sternglas KantonvsSpinnaker Challenger Automatic

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
Challenger Automatic
SpinnakerChallenger Automatic
MSRP $289

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
Challenger Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
Challenger Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
Challenger Automatic200m
MSRP
Kanton$971
Challenger Automatic$289

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
19mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$289

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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 Challenger Automatic

The Spinnaker Challenger Automatic is widely praised for its fun, playful design, solid build quality, and satisfying bezel action. Owners appreciate the comfortable 42mm DLC-coated case and the thoughtful integration of the Popeye theme, with the character serving as the hour and minute hands. Reviewers note the reliable Seiko NH35 movement and 300m water resistance. Some owners find the blue lume weaker than expected, and the ultra-domed sapphire crystal presents challenges for photography. The thick rubber strap is also cited as difficult to manage. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic highly for its unique character integration and solid dive watch fundamentals at its price point.

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