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Sternglas Naos SolarvsSternglas Naos XL

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Naos Solar
SternglasNaos Solar
MSRP $323
Naos XL
SternglasNaos XL
MSRP $237

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Solar38mm
Naos XL42mm
Power Reserve
Naos Solar
Naos XL
Water Resistance
Naos Solar50m
Naos XL50m
MSRP
Naos Solar$323
Naos XL$237

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Luminova Punkten
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
Miyota 9U15
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$237

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos Solar

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Solar for its elegant Bauhaus-inspired minimalist dial, slim profile, and value for money. The scratch-resistant curved sapphire crystal and functional date mechanism are noted as durable features, with one owner reporting good wear over a year. The solar power and accuracy are highlighted as practical advantages over automatic movements, which some find loud. However, opinions are split, with some owners finding the watch underwhelming and cheap-looking, like a toy, while others love its appearance in person and its clean, appealing design as a smartwatch alternative. The stock leather strap is described as decent but basic and potentially short for larger wrists, with one owner advising a third-party replacement for durability. One owner of a different variant noted the date font is too small to be useful.

Sternglas Naos XL

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL for its versatile Bauhaus design, domed sapphire crystal, and value, with some finding its larger size comfortable and refined for its price. However, opinions are split on its aesthetic appeal, with one owner finding the hands and face underwhelming, while others appreciate the minimalistic dial. The date font is noted as too small to be useful by one owner, and the stock strap is generally considered basic or prone to wear. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a Miyota movement running fast and another noting +13 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL highly for its Bauhaus aesthetics and affordability, despite some reservations about the movement and strap.

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