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Sternglas Naos XL AutomatikvsNodus Unity

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Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463
Unity
NodusUnity
MSRP $725

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos XL Automatik42mm
Unity36.5mm
Power Reserve
Naos XL Automatik
Unity41h
Water Resistance
Naos XL Automatik50m
Unity150m
MSRP
Naos XL Automatik$463
Unity$725

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
42mm
36.5mm
Thickness
12mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
43.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
Luminova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota Cal.9015 Premium Automatic
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$725

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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.

Nodus Unity

The Nodus Unity is praised for its novel design, featuring a fixed ceramic bezel and a textured sunray dial, and its slim 36.5mm case. It is powered by a Miyota 9015 movement, regulated to ±8 seconds per day, with a 41-hour power reserve and 150m water resistance. Reviewers note the well-executed bracelet with a five-position extension clasp, though its aesthetic is compromised when fully extended. Some find the dial colors may not appeal to everyone. Overall, reviewers highlight the Nodus Unity's refined yet playful sports watch aesthetic and slim wearability at its price point.

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