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Sternglas Naos XL AutomatikvsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463
Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos XL Automatik42mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
Naos XL Automatik
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
Naos XL Automatik50m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
Naos XL Automatik$463
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Thickness
12mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
TIGER EYE
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$520

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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.

Spinnaker Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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