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Sternglas SediusvsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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Sedius
SternglasSedius
MSRP $301
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sedius40mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
Sedius
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
Sedius50m
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
Sedius$301
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
TMI VH31
SII NH36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$301
$895

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What people say

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Sternglas Sedius

The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, featuring a well-balanced sector dial and a smooth-sweeping seconds hand from its Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement. Owners and reviewers note its pleasing wearability due to the case shape and slender lugs, and it is considered an affordable option with a good price-performance ratio. One reviewer flags legibility issues on the black dial variant, while the blue-on-white offers crispness. The Sternglas Sedius lacks a date complication and features a double-domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its classy Art Deco aesthetic and value.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

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