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RZE AspirarevsSternglas Taiga GMT

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Aspirare
RZEAspirare
MSRP $699
Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aspirare44mm
Taiga GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Aspirare40h
Taiga GMT
Water Resistance
Aspirare200m
Taiga GMT100m
MSRP
Aspirare$699
Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
7.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
52mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Ronda 505.24H
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$237

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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