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Sternglas Taiga GMTvsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Taiga GMT42mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
Taiga GMT
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
Taiga GMT100m
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
Taiga GMT$237
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
7.7mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 505.24H
SII NH36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$237
$895

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What people say

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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.

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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