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Sternglas Naos XL AutomatikvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos XL Automatik42mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Naos XL Automatik
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Naos XL Automatik50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Naos XL Automatik$463
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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