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Sternglas Naos Pro GMT AutomatikvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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Naos Pro GMT Automatik
SternglasNaos Pro GMT Automatik
MSRP $863
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Pro GMT Automatik38mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Naos Pro GMT Automatik42h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Naos Pro GMT Automatik50m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Naos Pro GMT Automatik$863
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
Luminova Punkte
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$863
$2,458

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos Pro GMT Automatik

Owners report the Sternglas Naos can feel underwhelming with a cheap feel and hands resembling office printer output, with some finding it wears smaller than expected and looks like a toy, though others appreciate its understated design. Reviewers highlight the Argo Automatic variant as a compelling sub-€400 mechanical watch with a colorful dial and practical date wheel, suitable for new collectors, featuring a 38mm case and a Miyota 8215 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Sternglas Naos offers a mixed ownership experience, with its value proposition and entry-level appeal being its strongest points for some.

From video reviewers

The Sternglas Naos Pro GMT Automatik features a clean Bauhaus design that sets it apart from other GMT watches. A notable weakness is the watch's bezel action, which is not as smooth as some reviewers would have liked. Reviewers disagree on the watch's case size, with one reviewer stating it's slightly larger than the original Naos Automatic, while another reviewer doesn't mention this aspect at all.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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