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Sternglas Naos SolarvsHelgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

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Naos Solar
SternglasNaos Solar
MSRP $323
Skyfighter (Refurbished)
HelgraySkyfighter (Refurbished)
MSRP $199

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Solar38mm
Skyfighter (Refurbished)42mm
Power Reserve
Naos Solar
Skyfighter (Refurbished)40h
Water Resistance
Naos Solar50m
Skyfighter (Refurbished)50m
MSRP
Naos Solar$323
Skyfighter (Refurbished)$199

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova Punkten
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap
Type
Solar
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$199

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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.

Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) for its handsome, sporty yet understated design, finding it versatile and good value at its price point. One owner notes the watch is in excellent condition with no marks on the case or crystal, and only minor scuffs on the caseback. However, the brand faces criticism for poor build quality, low-quality movements, and a lack of customer service. On balance, owners find the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) to be a versatile and well-priced quartz chronograph, despite concerns about the brand's overall quality and service.

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