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Sternglas Naos SolarvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Naos Solar
SternglasNaos Solar
MSRP $323
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Solar38mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Naos Solar
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Naos Solar50m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Naos Solar$323
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Lume
Luminova Punkten
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
9039
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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