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Sternglas KantonvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Kanton$971
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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