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Sternglas Naos XL AutomatikvsGrand Seiko SLGA015

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Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463
SLGA015
Grand SeikoSLGA015
MSRP $12,600

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos XL Automatik42mm
SLGA01543.8mm
Power Reserve
Naos XL Automatik
SLGA015120h
Water Resistance
Naos XL Automatik50m
SLGA015200m
MSRP
Naos XL Automatik$463
SLGA015$12,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43.8mm
Thickness
12mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
51.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
9RA5
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
120h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$12,600

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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 SLGA015

The Grand Seiko SLGA015 is widely praised for its exceptional accuracy, with owners reporting performance far exceeding the stated 10 seconds per month. The Spring Drive movement's smooth sweep and 5-day power reserve are also noted strengths, as is the lighter titanium case construction. However, some owners find the bracelet extension non-intuitive, and one noted the clasp scratched easily. The watch features a nature-inspired, wave-like dial texture. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGA015 highly for its impressive accuracy and quality construction.

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