Why This Watch Is Crushing Instagram - Sternglas Naos Automatik Review

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In this Sternglas Naos Automatik Review video, I take a look at the naos automatic watch, one of the most popular on Instagram right now. A few people have asked me are Sternglas watches any good? Here are my thoughts.
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[@AnhLe-di7si]

I own this one in white dial. Awesome looking watch, it scratches my itch of having a junghans max bill, while being more affordable and robust (sapphire, 50m wr).

[@AnhLe-di7si]

cool category

[@dimasbaskoro8150]

Completely agree with you, if only Max Bill use sapphire instead of acrylic, but hey, they also released Form A

[@MrMadvillan]

ha, I was thinking that this would be a good beater version if i had a max bill. Conversely it’s close enough to the price of a junker, i don’t think i would bother w this one, save up for the real thing

[@alexanderwotton9409]

@@dimasbaskoro8150 The acrylic domed crystal of a max bill looks a lot better than a sapphire crystal ever could tbh

[@mworth73]

did you get the metal strap?

[@ralphtaylor9968]

I think cool is fair, it may have an average movement but the design spot on for a Bauhaus style and with sapphire crystal, very cool and definitely on my list to own at some point

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

I can totally relate when you say that you don't care too much for the specifics of the watch's mechanism but more to the overall look and feel of it. Well, this watch looks great and seems to be well built and pretty good value for money.

[@BensWatchClub]

Sternglas Naos (affiliate): tidd.ly/3x8nOaX (Automatic) & tidd.ly/3yefmYf (Quartz)

[@markmcdonnell]

This review was well considered and basically spot on re: "copy/paste minimalist design"

[@mrbacchus6127]

I'd go for the Naos quartz. Thinner and cheaper.

[@ChazMcClure]

I just recently bought the Quartz berlin from them. I actually love Quartz, never lose time and they are super easy to deal with yk.

[@justme7920]

For that price you can buy a casual watch (Seiko 5), a diver (Pro Diver), a dress watch (Bambino), a Gshock, a F91w and still have lunch money. Garbage at that price point.

[@SilouanWright]

I'm new to watches. I just bought a bunch of the Sternglas, but I didn't know about Bambino... just picked up one of that type too (black 2nd generation with roman numerals), thanks to you! Thanks for mentioning.

[@Katzenkotze85]

absoluetely true! ;)

[@primozkorenc2474]

​@@Katzenkotze85 What if you are looking for Quartz movement? Any recommendation in Bauhaus design?

[@yo7502]

@@primozkorenc2474 Junkers Bauhaus Quarz

[@Katzenkotze85]

@@primozkorenc2474 ...not so really, bcause Bauhaus is not so much "my style" - but first i would ask myself, which pricerange i like to pay - second, which technical demands do i have - or just style... Did you ever think of a Swatch Watch?... they have some very minimalist designs... quartz and automatic... not too pricy... 😉

[@arcadely]

Yeeeah... I mean it's nice - I do like the design - but that price point is grinding my gears. Whilst the design is definitely worth something on top, I'm not convinced it's worth the premium they're charging. Feels harsh to go uncool (although I know Archie would disagree) so I'll go with borderline cool.

[@stableianF1oracle]

Still using my Spagetti watch and apparently I’m watching this video at 73 minutes past 25.

[@bjoernaltmann]

The font for the numerals is DIN, a typeface designed by engineers for the use on German road signs. DIN stands for Deutsches Institut für Normung or German Institute for Standardisation. DIN became really popular in the 90s, when a modernised version for print use was released. The font in the date window is Helvetica. I guess they got that off the shelf. - I guess they wanted to make this watch look as if it had been designed by German engineers - I think they succeeded. Good review! I like that you are really upfront about not being sponsored - I’ve just heard that a certain 400k subscriber channel is not.

[@khazzor8564]

which channel are you talking about :D?

[@anushgopalakrishnan]

fellow graphic designer I see!

[@bjoernaltmann]

Sorry, a word on the Junghans: it has domed plexiglass which was common in the 1960s when it was designed. (The Omega Speedmaster Professional also has it.) -It’s a dress watch and really does not need much of a water resistance. The movement in the hand wound version is a customised ETA 2801-2 and the automatic uses a customised ETA 2824-2. That is quite common around the £800 mark.

[@carlmanu]

Personally I think this watch is a good option but the better looking option to me is the one with Ronda Quartz movement and No seconds hand. Why? Because seconds hand isn’t necessary, it’s slimmer and it sticks to its minimalistic approach much better. All while offering a more sensible price but to each their own.

[@Mister_Phafanapolis]

Quartz with no seconds hand, no date and lots of thinness is a solid lay out for a proper dress watch.

[@scottlauren3145]

That would make for a super thin watch. Could probably get it down to about 6mm thin with a quartz movement and no seconds hand.

[@marufio]

I like the sweeping hand

[@markmcdonnell]

Ps, I like being able to vote directly in the YT app rather than having to go to an external site. Much quicker and thus I'm more likely to vote 👍

[@arpanjain4223]

My all focus is on the watch that you are wearing. Can you please tell the watch name you are wearing?

[@gabrielpraslin9576]

It's a nice looking, well made watch. If it were 10mm or less in depth I'd say ice cold, but as it is it's cool for me.

[@petermeter5363]

If they would put a ETA2824 inside it would be awesome. Like this I give the watch 7/10. Better than many fashion Quarz watches at that price but also not a hidden gem. It is a Junghans on a cheaper prices If u like it buy it.

[@pkjk1255]

Pretty cool watch in my opinion

[@liptenlaw]

Cool, although I would probably go for one of their quartz watches.

[@sidvalk6469]

Just got the white quartz version on a vacation. It was quite an impulsive purchase (saw it in the front of the store and loved it immediatly), so i did’t really know what kind of quality I bought. Nice to know i mostly paid for the look, which is exactly why i got it😂

[@zwete]

Have used one of these as a daily driver for the last year and can say it's held up great, steel and glass is very scratch resistant. Movement is not that accurate and strap is definitely showing wear.

[@Ipeacocks]

I found automatic variant of this watch a bit thick. That's why I bought quartz Naos.

[@mathiascacciaotazu5323]

Junghans design was created by Max Bill, a great Bauhaus designer. It's on another world

[@Ipeacocks]

So nobody can create Bauhaus style watches now?

[@woonfaseng8737]

i generally hates minimalist/ bauhaus style dial but this looks much better. even when compare to NOMOS or orient bambino u mention/reviewed previous on another episode. i myself own an orient star classic and a few pure no logo/brand Type A and Type B flieger watches. i might really consider buying one of this microbrand

[@zachhanson6575]

Ben, I'm not gonna lie. This watch looks cool but yeah I'd buy seiko 5 lineups.

[@nickporter9264]

Cool. While not for me, I appreciate a more unique design.

[@LynnK2000]

Hey man, the macro shots look really great in the video! Although while you were talking throughout the video, your face was a little out of focus to the point where it was distracting for me! Great video though, thought I'd leave some feedback on the chance that this can help with future videos!

[@Jon867]

The price premium for Junghans is not simply down to design but also (a) the brand's heritage & intrinsic value, and (b) the fact they're made in Germany. German labour costs are massively higher than Chinese.

[@Mister_Phafanapolis]

>brand's heritage & intrinsic value That's a very politically correct way to say you're paying for for a name/logo on the dial.

[@deldarel]

Cool. This watch is not for me, and it's a bit unfortunate to see genuine leather at this price point with a watch that's all about the looks, but the watch has a good finish with attention to detail, which I appreciate. It's what the MVMT automatic should have been. But what makes it cool to me is that they have actual quality watches at a high yet reasonable price as a fashion watch brand. This means tons of people get exposed to actually decent watches so they're not getting spoonfed nothing but chinese dropshipped junk. I think the watch itself is a bit uncool, but I greatly appreciate the niche they carved out for themselves.

[@uhrologe2596]

I think we need a new Sternglas video. Especially about the Sedius with mecaquartz. These days sternglas is quite transparent with their whole vallue chain. Some parts to come from Asia. But the watches are msnufactured mostly in germany. They don't say the names but I know by location which it is. So it seems Dugena is one of their manufacturer. So quality is guarenteed.

[@JFomo]

Nice honest review. I don't hate the design, it looks cool, I wouldn't be embarrassed to wear one, then again I'd personally wouldn't buy one either.

[@othonmartinez3084]

the naos quartz costs 189euros, it's 6mm tall and I just don't think there's a better Bauhaus watch for the price

[@adamcole4623]

Couldn't agree more. I've had mine about a month now. It's beautiful but also versatile. And Ben's right about the strap - so comfortable.

[@oktc68]

not a fan of the 8 series Miyota movement, I find the rotor very noisy and we'll it isn't a nh35a is it? Not my sort of watch but I enjoyed your analysis. Thanks.

[@mco6639]

Please when you can have a review of the Sternglas Hamburg, there is nothing on youtube about it.

[@BloodSoakedGoat]

discord.gg/aJEnjN

[@tinp.k9780]

Would you be interested in doing reviews on Junkers' watches?

[@olibobaa]

this w/ a white dial would be my ideal if it had blue hands like the quartz version...any suggestions for a minimalist white dial blue hands automatic?

[@Foiyfoiy]

Ya, they make exactly that

[@KabaL970]

I'm not even into watches and I can't stop watching your videos

[@sergiohegner8844]

Hello! Did you have any issues in terms of legibility due to the thin hands over black dial specially in low light? Thanks!

[@generalemon]

Thanks for the video. Question: In the video, it appears that the seconds hand stopped when you changed the time (5:03). So does your version have hacking? As I understand, the Miyota 821A does not have hacking seconds. Thanks in advanced!

[@larsvanderzwan5678]

hi, i was just scrolling through here and saw you never got a response, and as an owner of a sternglas naos automatik (white dial) i can say that yes, it does feature hacking. It is a really nice watch when setting the time and date it just feels nice and crispy.

[@generalemon]

lars van der zwan thank you for the information. Sorry for the late response. KZbin sucks at notifications!

[@xavierayayaell546]

Good video, thank you. The Max Bill has plexiglass not even mineral.

[@hasanogulcan1926]

I really wonder if I go with Swatch x Omega Moonswatch or Sternglas Quartz...

[@andrebalsa203]

You can get a Sternglas fashion watch with a Japanese Miyota automatic movement for 369€, or you can get a Chinese fashion watch with the same Japanese Miyota automatic movement for around 69€. The Sternglas is perhaps a slightly better watch (better finish, etc), but certainly not 5x better than the Chinese watch.

[@Ratselmeister]

You can get the handwinding Max Bill for 600€ and the quarz version for under 500€.

[@rainerbuechse6923]

Bought one of those two years ago, had it on the wrist for a day, never since.

[@BarnOwl61]

Hallo Ben, it think it is to expensive, but that was not the question. It is cool in my opinion.

[@phillipmoodie9071]

I second that because it directly responds to the question. Phil.

[@simonebolner9321]

Is the quartz one a valid choice?

[@othonmartinez3084]

the quartz is best, the lack of a seconds hand makes it even more clean.

[@illysigelman1264]

Simply can't imagine why would anyone get one of those when they could get for a similar price a junghans max bill

[@Ipeacocks]

how much similar? Max bill costs 2x.

[@dave-ld8mo]

I mean the automatic Junghans with Sapphire crystal costs 1300 €. So basically 4 times the cost of the Sternglas

[@Athan.M]

What is your watch that you wear? Thanks

[@CaptainSkyline07]

Theres so much difference in how watch brands advertise their water resistance. Some are way better then advertised and some way worse. Would be nice if reviewers would test out if watches offer fhe resistance that they advertise with.

[@SoJuDaMaN]

Did they change the design of the Naos? I love the design displayed around 0:52 but when I look in their online shop, all their Naos watches have the date window at the bottom isntead of the right which I don't like as much.

[@bigdaddy1279]

They changed the position of the window recently. I vote cool. Like many others here, I prefer the quartz. Better overall value, I think. I love the blue hands on the white dial. That was the clincher for me buying the watch.

[@jayanderson5823]

it's cool, it would be a nice dress watch for a undergrad like me

[@Aegir616]

Personally, I wouldn't pay more than £200 for any watch with an 8000 series Miyota. 9000 series, certainly. Seiko NH3X series, sure, why not. Seiko 7S26 or 7S36...only because of the iconic and discontinued SKX. But certainly not a Miyota 8000 series movement in a pretty case with some sapphire and a printed dial. Also, the use of the word "Zeitmesser" strikes me as slightly disingenuous. "Zeitmesser" is a German word for "Chronometer", though it's not as tightly regulated a term as in Switzerland, if at all. Idk, it just rubs me the wrong way, even if it's technically not violating anything.

[@mjtsirhc]

I'd say it's cool, but really depends on what you want it for. Purists won't think so, but if you don't want to spend Junghans money but want that Bauhaus design, with actual good quality materials and finish, and of course that sapphire glass, what's not to like? I'd even go for the quartz version for the secondless dial, thinness, and at roughly 1/2 the price of the automatic.

[@MrSauceHot]

I do like the watch, that being said just out of curiosity for watches as a whole but does the packaging even matter when purchasing a watch. Invicta has the ridiculous yellow boxes almost like a failed rolex attempt. If this watch had a box like that would it make people feel justified for paying the price or do people not even care about packaging and prefer specs over design?

[@AIRFORCEFREAK1]

You really need to do a roundup of quality watches with quality worth while movements that hit a good price mark. Also a movement video would be helpful. You talk about them and I have no concept of what is what and I'm not gonna go researching it.

[@Aisengor]

I just started learning some things about watches. Its not clear to me, automatic watches have a battery inside or they function with a mechanism like the kinetic design etc?I am interested in buying the specific watch but having a battery would be a no-buy point for me.

[@simomac97]

Automatic watches have no batteries at all- they use mechanic energy from your wrist. Quartz watches need batteries

[@jamesalexander1441]

Only £176 now.... so that makes it an awesome price.

[@BensWatchClub]

If it's the automatic, then yeah! Be aware there is also a quartz version of this watch too 👍

[@martinscheja]

As a total newbie to watches I'd like to know if you can play golf with this watch or will the g-forces destroy it?

[@BensWatchClub]

Hi Martin, this watch would probably be ok, however I'd definitely recommend a quartz watch for that use case. They do make a quartz version of the Sternglas Naos, which is slimmer too 👍

[@martinscheja]

@@BensWatchClub Cheers, I definitely wouldn't PLAN to wear it for sports but when I forget to leave it at home taking it off somewhere is the best way to lose it .. ;-)

[@Psysso]

Better than those other brands you mention but for this money i just got myself a seagull t19 chrono mechanical movement. I guess its ok if you are in the game for looks only.

[@bradmarcus26]

Too bad their bronze version is PVD coated. I was looking for one that could patina

[@johnp.7252]

Very beautiful design of the face! I would have bought the quartz version if it was bigger (43-44mm).

[@yurongjiang7125]

is the cool wall idea from Top Gear? nice

[@laayen158]

How did you get your hair?

[@mworth73]

ice cold... as it is a Max Bill but cheaper.

[@gregoryburris6374]

Definitely cool!

[@_annoyed4692]

hmm.. If I want a Chinese-made Bauhaus reference I can get the Rodina (Seagull) Automatic for (at least) same quality, half the price and a slightly less bulky side-view.

[@Fonetiker]

As long as one dont have anything against paying to walk around with theft of interlectual property.

[@_annoyed4692]

@@Fonetiker who's intellectual property exactly?

[@Fonetiker]

@@_annoyed4692 It's a rip off of Lange Glashütte with a sloppy implementation.

[@_annoyed4692]

@@Fonetiker Maybe so, but to be fair, Nomos was ripping of that exact design long before Rodina, and I didn't hear any complaints then. Possibly because A.Lange in turn was heavily influenced by a Bauhaus watch made in Besancon 6 years earlier. Oh, and the implementation is not sloppy at all. Not as nice as the Nomos of course, but considering the price it is quite awesome. Seagull is a watchmaker with a significantly longer history than Nomos, after all.

[@Fonetiker]

@@_annoyed4692 The difference is craftmanship vs moneygrabbing filth. Nomos made small changes from their inspiration, and they was open about the inspiration for tangente. Rodina copy pasted and managed to not make the only thing which were their own, the logo, work very well. Then there is the fact that Nomos is a company that has pushed on for new designs and won many design awards for their watches. They carem, and they know how to take something and make it work. Took a scroll through the selection of watches from Rodina. Have they ever bortherd to make anything for their own ever? Looks like a magpie is the only being working in the design department.

[@edwinvincent1506]

Can you please do watch collection videos

[@renevos5822]

The advcie about fashion watches which I hear like never: ''WAIT!''. Fashion watches are its own market. It has not existed long enough for brands to fully develop. There will come a time where a 50, maybe 40% markup will be normal. I think with the current rate of some fashions brands, it will take just a few years untill we can get the specs of this Sternglas for under 150$

[@Mister_Phafanapolis]

Only a matter of time before Chinese/far east manufacturing and western marketing team up to produce an actually high quality, high value watch for significantly less money than we're used to now. It's already happening in some microbrands and has already happened in other areas of everyday carry (EDC) like shoes (Meermin, Taft, Thursday Boots), knives (Taiwanese Spydercos, Kizer Cutlery) and flashlights (Olight).

[@m.a.r2411]

As a watch entusiast I must say that I don't like Seiko... I'd rather buy a Bambino or Sternglas

[@Fonetiker]

Seiko is good, reliable, and utterly boring. Its like a porridge, it gives you all you need, but are rather dull and tasteless.

[@wilburwhateley4626]

It seems a bit expensive for what it is.

[@danielholland1188]

It's nice design I prefer a bigger watch tho and I'd change strap

[@doppiofritto]

How comes this Naos has the date on the 3rd hour instead of next to the 6th hour mark like those I see on sale now?

[@BensWatchClub]

I believe they recently had to change the movement - worth having a look on their site to see which one

[@rumatadestora]

@@BensWatchClub They changed it to Miyota 821A

[@frankwest510]

damn Ben still had hair!!

[@animexcorp]

I really admire this watch 😍😍

[@michaelgibb8984]

Really enjoying your videos so just subscribed. Hit the bell too. Many thanks

[@Wootsk]

Frankly, if I am reviewing something, I will order the item as an anonymous. The item sent for review might have done extra QC and effort to make the review advantageous for the brand / seller. It is like me finding it hard to believe an influencer that the restaurant asked to visit and test their food at given date and time. I think going quietly during peak hours show how the place really work.

[@williamrizzo1285]

I prefer 40 mm or larger. I own two of the big Bambino version 4 generation 4 models. But I like the dial on this watch as it is almost the size of the watch case. Thank you.

[@jeffreybowden9835]

Thanks for the review. A fashion watch with a disappointing 8 series Miyota movement and questionable value for cost.

[@gfx2006]

What is your wrist size?

[@lamarozzo]

13mm thickness for a 38mm watch is disproportionate. Also that’s fairly expensive for a fashion watch!

[@joeygreen77]

This watch is ice cold!! I own the white dial one that I picked up on Kickstarter at a great price. 2 things that could be improved is that I wish it had a signed crown, and also the seconds hand is almost identical to the minute hand. So it can take a coup,e of seconds more to actually read the time. It would have been better if the second hand was a different colour perhaps.

[@animealpha4795]

If that isn't a nomos ripoff, idk what is.

[@crvols]

This is a Chinese special with German marketing spin. I can't see anything that would make it stand out from the crowd. Uncool

[@carlmanu]

CRVOLS or buy a German made watch at a premium price with sub par materials ::cough::Max Bill::cough. If the quality exists, where is made is irrelevant unless of course that’s what you’re after.

[@crvols]

@@carlmanu I completely agree but, justifying price by implying higher quality through wrapping a cheaply made watch in teutonic design and origin story seems a little disingenuous to me.

[@carlmanu]

CRVOLS True, the marketing is indeed gimmicky but the product is actually pretty decent given the price.

[@geroldrullin2221]

I like the watch though ._.

[@sugarnads]

Lotta money for a cheap old myota movement that doesnt hack. Especially when you can get the far superior nh35 in watches half the price.

[@lukefromtonight]

uncool, would've been a radically different vote if the pricing was more sensible

[@Uracas2012]

The quartz lacks a second hand :(

[@Enzo-xx]

I’m so sorry but I just couldn’t resist... First! Haha, Great vid as always Ben!

[@Rog5446]

Watch it, watch it, (no pun etc) don't say anything bad about the Seiko 5. That's the watch that all others in this price range should be judged. I've got a vintage and a modern 5 and they're great.

[@Fonetiker]

Seiko 5 is good, reliable, and utterly boring. Its like a porridge, it gives you all you need, but are rather dull and tasteless.

[@michaeljohnson-li5nn]

Good and honest review.

[@TinBin-Craig]

its a nice watch cool cheers

[@c0ri]

I would rate this cool, but for the price the Orient Defender (automatic) is half the price, and a much better watch.

[@mikecivic2003]

excellent watch

[@ajidavinhui6152]

I dont understand watches like this with an automatic movement. Just buy the quartz version if u like the look of it.

[@tomthorn5952]

Sternglas watches are made in China, the office is in Germany Hamburg.

[@funkmonkeyfun]

Very attractive watch but id pay $120 at most, maybe i can pick one up on the used market.

[@Danlikescheesteaks]

I’ll have to go uncool mostly because of the price

[@Sohberson]

For this price that's a yikes from me

[@castillcarlos]

Just cool. Too many Minimalist trend not bringing any new. Bulova for les that 200 has the American Clipper, much better and with true heritage. Better than the Orient Bambino (I got the same watch, but something just don’t feel it right}

[@johnbr59]

where did they get their design inspiration? daniel wellington?

[@Agrippa31BC]

If I ever want a minimalist watch, I’ll go to Nomos, despite the higher price point. I’d rather have very few good (and thus expensive) watches than having cheaper but lower quality ones. My current collection is composed solely of a few Rolexes, some inherited, others presents, and others bought by me. It’s worth it.

[@nottooherbal]

But who’d want a weighty and solid block of ice on their wrist to weigh them down ?

[@drunkenwhaler02]

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