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Sternglas Naos XL AutomatikvsGrand Seiko SBGW257

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Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463
SBGW257
Grand SeikoSBGW257
MSRP $38,000

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos XL Automatik42mm
SBGW25738mm
Power Reserve
Naos XL Automatik
SBGW25772h
Water Resistance
Naos XL Automatik50m
SBGW25730m
MSRP
Naos XL Automatik$463
SBGW257$38,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
9S64
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$38,000

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos XL Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik as an amazing and best affordable automatic Bauhaus watch for its price. However, some owners find the 42mm case size too large, with one describing it as resembling a "flying saucer" on a 7.25-inch wrist, and another noting its unsuitability for a predominantly white dial. The Miyota movement is described as just okay. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik highly for its value proposition as an affordable Bauhaus automatic.

Grand Seiko SBGW257

The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is a platinum dress watch praised for its refined, subtle luxury and classic design. Reviewers highlight its 38mm diameter and 10.9mm thickness as near-perfect sizing for a dress watch. The watch features an 18k white gold dial with a sunray-brushed silver finish and gold hour markers, complemented by a refined application of the Grand Seiko wordmark. It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 9S64 movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of +5 to -3 seconds per day. The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is priced at €39,000. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGW257 for its exquisite finishing and classic proportions, embodying a quiet luxury.

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