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Sternglas Taiga GMTvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Taiga GMT42mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Taiga GMT
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Taiga GMT100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Taiga GMT$237
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
7.7mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 505.24H
Miyota 2070/2170
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$237
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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