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Sternglas Naos Pro AutomatikvsHELM Vanuatu

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Naos Pro Automatik
SternglasNaos Pro Automatik
MSRP $755
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Pro Automatik38mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Naos Pro Automatik42h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Naos Pro Automatik50m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Naos Pro Automatik$755
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.4mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova Punkte
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$755
$285

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos Pro Automatik

The Sternglas Naos Pro Automatik is praised for its slim 9mm case and Bauhaus dial design, featuring clear hour markers and a framed date window. Owners note the upgraded Miyota 9015 movement with a 4Hz beat rate. Accuracy is reported as -10/+30 seconds per day, which is not ideal for precision enthusiasts. The five-link bracelet's lack of fitted end-links and the optional bracelet's chunkiness are flagged as areas lacking refinement. Overall, reviewers highlight the Sternglas Naos Pro Automatik's improved wearability and premium feel at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Bauhaus design is a strength. The value proposition is a weakness.

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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