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Sternglas Naos XL AutomatikvsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463
King Seiko KSK
SeikoKing Seiko KSK
MSRP $3,300

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos XL Automatik42mm
King Seiko KSK38.6mm
Power Reserve
Naos XL Automatik
King Seiko KSK45h
Water Resistance
Naos XL Automatik50m
King Seiko KSK50m
MSRP
Naos XL Automatik$463
King Seiko KSK$3,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38.6mm
Thickness
12mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
6L35
Power Reserve
45h
Jewels
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$3,300

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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.

Seiko King Seiko KSK

Owners and reviewers widely praise the King Seiko KSK for its exceptional dial and case finishing, often compared to higher-end brands, and its slim, retro design. The use of the Calibre 6L35 movement in some variants is seen as a significant upgrade, contributing to a refined feel, while others note the bracelet is unusually nice and the case offers a mix of brushed and polished finishes with sharp angles. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing misaligned screws and clasp components on their examples, and the standard 6R movement in some models is criticized as a disappointment for the price point. Accuracy figures range from +15/-10 seconds per day to +5 to +7 seconds per day, and water resistance is rated at 5 BAR or 50 meters. Overall, owners and reviewers find the King Seiko KSK to be a beautiful and classy watch with fantastic finishing, though some are divided on its value and movement choice at its price point.

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