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Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition 60vsHELM Vanuatu

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Naos Automatik Edition 60
SternglasNaos Automatik Edition 60
MSRP $539
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Automatik Edition 6038mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Naos Automatik Edition 6060h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Naos Automatik Edition 6050m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Naos Automatik Edition 60$539
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova weiß und orange
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$539
$285

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition 60

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition 60 for its slim 9mm case, Bauhaus design, alabaster dial, and well-proportioned hands, noting it offers good value and a sophisticated look. Some owners find the movement audible and the 38mm case wears smaller than expected, while others feel the brand lacks heritage compared to established names. One owner reports the sapphire crystal remained scratch-free after two years of daily wear. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition 60 highly for its attractive Bauhaus styling and affordable price point.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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