A Great Watch That's NOT Worth Your Money - Sternglas Kanton Review 

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this watch is a great value for money once it goes on sale for say 50% off.

Great video Ben, and you are right about the price, but I guess because it has a Swiss Made on it they think that it justifies the price. It does have a really nice movement, and it looks like it might be their top grade with the blued screws and all. Thanks again for the honest review, Brian.

Great review as usual, keep up the good work! As for this watch, I have to say I personally like the design. Some minimalist/Bauhaus-inspired watches do nothing for me, but this worked. However, not worth the price IMO. Like others have mentioned here, with the Max Bill Junghans (which I drool over from time to time) with true historic heritage to Bauhaus AND similar price point, there's no discussion. And lots of other good affordable alternatives have been mentioned here as well. It's simply too expensive - hence Uncool!

They look like Junghans 😍 Edit: OMG it’s the same cost of a Max Bill?! As nice as this watch is I’d choose a Junghans over this everyday of the week.

Great review Ben!! Keep up the great work. I agree, I like the 5th design a lot more

It is really too bad, I like the design. Can't give this a cool, way, way, overpriced. Get real people!

3:33 that b roll tho, that's clean man, good job

Glad to see another video, keep up your quality content 🤙

For 700 pounds I would definitely look for a Junghans Max Bill, a watch with true Bauhaus DNA. The Miyota Sternglas models however are quite nice and much more reasonably priced...

I was sooo excited when I first saw it on their website but then there's the pricetag... Sorry but that's a no no for me... You could get like two watches with a 2824 movement for that price. I like Sternglas, but the pricing is just way too high on this one. Great video!!

HOW MUCH?? 😲 I totally agree about goiing for the Junghans at that kind of price.

I am huge into movements, but like my wife has said "you look at the front of the watch and around the sides of the watch not the movement majority of the time " I tend to agree. A watch needs to look and feel premium to match the movement and price. Otherwise, you're not going to wear an ugly ,to you, watch regardless of how nice the movement is or how much you paid for it.

Thank you for keeping one part of our lives normal Ben

Appreciate the honest opinion

I like the Bauhaus design but there is no way I would buy this watch over the Junghans Max Bill.

Great review :)

A Max Bill With a hand wind movement starts out at $450. This watch has a better movement in the STP. This watch actually has better specs across-the-board except water resistance which is equal at 30 m...The problem is the asking price at over $700. Considering the decorated Swiss movement They would probably sell like hotcakes for anything under $ 500. Thanks Ben for another great review!

Isn’t the cap on this channel around $400 why review a watch that’s almost a grand if it doesn’t fit the niche of great affordable watches? Just curious.

Hi guys! I'm new to watch, I love the design of this watch and almost at the verge of buying it. It have pretty much every think I look for. Clean aesthetic bauhaus style, automatic movement that I can see. And under 600usd which is my maximum budget. I really like the junghans but they are too expensive and we cannot see the movement. I really like the design of the junker 6060 but the fact it's not saphyre crystal turns me off. Any other recommendation before I buy my first automatic watch?

For that price, the movement should be chronometre certified...

Lilienthal-Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik with the SW200 is often found at sub-$400 with discount code and similar Bauhaus design at 42mm case diameter.

For slightly less money, I would much rather choose the Tissot Carson Premium Powermatic 80. The build quality is actually Good for the price Due to the fact that it's an actual swiss watchmaker. Plus, the value of the watch will hold much better because it is from a brand that has a long rich watchmaking history.

Hey Ben can you review any of the roslingco watches?

I've referred to the microbrand world reaching critical mass on other watch channels and I think that this is a perfect example. Nice looking and well-featured watch, but at that price? No.

Bit late here, but what the fudge!. Anyhoo, lovely watch. Like so many things, its beauty lies in its simplicity. Was tempted by one of their earlier models('Telemeter'?), but didn't bite. This one however, I think I'm tempted, as I'm looking for a relatively inexpensive everyday watch.Thanks for the heads up young sir.

gets a cool from me edit: I misheard the price............ oh wow at that price - GARBAGE yikes

Great review as always, however the price on this is absurb. There are tons of far better value props out there. Love all of Sternglas’ designs but their cases are way too thick and bulbous, especially for their style of watches. I chose to return my Naos because of this. Also, because the watch is literally all dial, they wear a lot larger than the size would indicate. I think a 37mm would be perfect.

this watch is discontinued? cannot find it on the official site!

I have two Sternglases, the Naos and the Topograph and both are excellent pieces, but man, the price for this Kanton!, I'm totally out.

I agree that Sternglas is overpriced. The point you made that they do not retain value is actually a plus for me. This means that if you really like the design you can always go second hand. I believe that you get a fair deal if you get any of the models for half price. Meaning 100 quid for the Quartz Naos, 200 quid for tha Marus or automatic Naos and 400 quid for the Kanton. Just be patient and you will get those watches at those prices.

Wow! Holy sticker shock! It would be a pretty nice watch @ $300.

What is your opinion on the Sternglas Hamburg Automatic? It‘s on sale right now.

What do you think of Revelot, Ben? Just another fashion watch brand or do they have actually have some credibility?

Honestly Ben, don't you love this watch... you're wearing???? Had to go through, almost the end of this vid just to realize i had mine on my wrist! Oh feather Lorus! Love it! PS. As for this cool(ish) wanna be Max Bill (boy that "4"...) get it between uncool and cool (unicool???LOL)

My Sternglas watch is 2 years old and the crystal has started misting up since it got splashed in rainy weather last month. Should I send it back for repair to germany or get it repaired by an independent in england? Paying money directly to a German company has become difficult because of Brexit, to the extent that Sternglas could not sell me a new strap. Thank you.

The design of this is IMO better than the Naos. If it was the same price as the Naos, I would be somewhere between cool and ice-cold, but for this price, I'm going uncool for sure.

I've tried a couple of their models while stayed at Germany (my brother in law owns both of them). While they're certainly very attractive and have not bad specs, like many here pointed out they are definitely overprice for a 5yo microbrand. You can easily get a reliable minimalistic watch from other established brands for the same or less amount of money. If they would've sold Naos quartz for let's say $150 USD, I'd certainly say that it's an interesting proposition, but for $275 I can't justify it. It really doesn't offer anything that others can't for the money.

Junghans with a little bit of Nomos sprinkled in the mix - Bauhaus on a budget.

I would rather get junghans that is almost same price or go for junkers power reserve. Bouth crazy nice designs

I would go for the Junghans Max Bill in any way!

I happen to like the way it looks and the price doesn’t seem out of whack

Now it's on sale at 149£, 174 EUR, this is a reasonable price IMHO. At this price I think no-one can complain about it.

Well this watch has a STP 1-11 inside which belongs to Fossil and is a clone of the ETA 2824-2. The ETA is a Rock Solit movement which can be found in watches in the price range from 300-2000. (In the higher price points it has been Modified.) About the Fossil Movement I cant say anything. If Fossil is using it for their own watches u can Grab one for 200-300 €. I would recommend the Max Bill automatic. It uses the J800.1 caliber which is a modified ETA28242. (Not blanc as sternglas is doing it) Price point 750-850 (depends on where u buy it) Same looks basically and a watch which has also some story, heritage and is made by a well Known brand. JUNGHANS was founded 18XX (forgot) and was once the biggest watch producer in the world. Good german Company. This sternglas is not a crap watch. But it is way too expensive.

Can you review the Nixon Stark? I've been eyeing the white one but I don't know how reputable of a brand they are.

I really like the design, the only issue is the absurd price.

I feel like if this watch was maybe around 300$, it would be a premium or upgraded fashion watch, since the design has many similarities with DW and the like.

If it were an automatic that was half as thick with a better dial I'd go 700. Do the Swiss make a Tofu? Maybe it inspired this build.

Compact? At half an inch thick?

Yeah, the issue is that design is trying to look like a Max Bill and the price is Max Bill territory so why not get a Max Bill.

what are the best minimalist watches for a good price in your opinion?

Apparently the released an updated version with an SW200 instead of an STP 1-11. Unfortunately, the price is no better.

Could you review a Junghans Max Bill?

Cool. And it would be much cooler if it showed the day of the week.

The placement of the date window is dependent on the movement, not the watch designer. The bigger the dial, the farther inwards will be the date window. To have the window replace the 6-hour marker, the watch will have to be a lot smaller in diameter than it is currently.

I like it, but not enough to spend the $1200CAD they are listed for.

I do not agree with the comparisons made in this video. This watch looks much better than the one from The Fifth. Even if the movement used in both watches is the same (which I am not sure if it is), the movement in the Sternglas is decorated with blue coloured screws. While I have not seen either of the watches in person, the Sternglas watch also seems to have an overall better finish for the case and the strap. And even though both are microbrands, I think Sternglas is a more premium brand than a fashion brand like The Fifth. The comparisons with the Naos from Sternglas (which I own) fails to mention how the Kanton has a much better finish and a much better movement. The case thickness is also significantly lower compared to the Noas. These can at least partly justify the increase in price. Of course, the Kanton costs almost twice as much as the Naos, but the Kanton is also meant for a more discerning customer who will appreciate the differences. It is true that the Kanton is in the same price range as watches from Junghans. But Sternglas is not the only microbrand selling watches at that price range. Comparing the Kanton with Junghans Form A, the Form A does not seem to have a decorated movement, and while this is subjective, I find the Kanton to be the better looking watch overall. Unfortunately, Sternglas has built a reputation for offering watches at a particular price range, and a lot of customers seem to find it hard to accept that they are slowly launching more premium watches. Most of the people criticising the comparatively premium pricing of the Kanton also do not appreciate the improvements over other models in the Sternglas range, like the Naos. I am seriously considering buying this watch, and I currently prefer this over a Junghans Form A.

Nice watch....not nice price! Too bad! Thx for another good review

For that money i would go for a Junghans 100% Bauhaus, design by Max Bill (Bauhaus architect and designer) and waaay better looking

Sinc I can only judge this watch by how it looks on my tablet, I can't see paying 700 quid or even $700.00. Maybe if they move the decimal point one place to the left, I might consider it.

People are saying it should be 300, but if it were 300 they would be making too little money. I estimate manufacturing costs at maybe 275 because that movement does not come cheap.

I would rather have a Tissot Visiodate as a Swiss made entry level dress watch.

Agree with your comments Mate

How much ???

They would have done better to go with a 9000 series Miyota (which is a fine movement) for half the price.

I'd check out Nodus at this price point

I love their quartz I have for the money $200, and so does my wife. But I agree , their auto's are too much.

Plus: looks, strap, date at 6 o'clock, sapphire. Minus: Automatic, Price. Neutral: Swiss.

probably prefer to take the quatrz for this one and half the thickness.

At least they did not go with the bottom drawer typefaces, ie Arial or Times New Roman

A lovely lovely watch.

Definitely cool 👍

That's a nice looking watch BTW

Meh...perfect description. It would be a good category for the wall.

Hey man. Do you ever review Breitling?

It's beautyfull and not crazy expensive. I like it

Great review. To expensive!!!

Have you checked out the Seagull 1963 yet? Probably the most affordable mechanical chronograph, it is Chinese but built with Swiss machinery from the 50's to this day. Watch out for fakes tho, yes the Chinese fake their own brands..

Hey Ben, great review and production on your video :) Luckily for us, the cheaper Naos has a much more unique and attractive design. Sternglas are on to something because there aren't many German style "Bauhaus" watches with sapphire glass out there besides the much more expensive Nomos watches (maybe Stowa too?). Kanton has a beautiful and probably more accurate movement, but it really doesn't make sense to try to incorporate them into their watches... I doubt it's going to sell much, especially with that bland design. I still think the Naos is a bit overpriced right now at 369 euro... will keep an eye out for coupons or big sales, maybe the next time Black Friday comes around. Can't think about paying more than $300 for one.

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Love the watch I really really like it but the price is absolutely out of control and ridiculous it should be between 4 to 500 would be more reasonable

A Time Knife by Star Glass! Unless my German has gotten inaccurate…

If it was a chronometer rated movement inside, maybe, but seven hundred quid!? Nice looking watch though.

It Is a great junghans max bill homage

beautiful watch but yea a bit too pricy for me, guess I'll have to resort to the classic option: crime

Woah woah woah I thought it would be like £100 XD

Beware of STP: while prettier than the ETA it clones, it also uses a few plastic parts that makes it much worse...

Uncool, I like more the Naos

Junghans all day

But the price is ridiculous - absolutely Junghans any time

I like it, but it is about $550 too expensive. The junghans max bill is $250 cheaper than this watch and it's eta2824-2 movement is far superior to the STP 1-11 from the Fossil group.

Make the watch smaller, around 37-38mm, and the dial will look better proportioned.

£700 is too much! I'd see it around the £300 range, but nothing more. The dial looks plain to me and the overall design isn't standing out enough for me. I give them credit for the Swiss Made. But the 5th looks way more upscale, especially with the applied indices.

This one just popped in my suggested list. Weird to see Ben with a toupee. He looks much better without it.

Cool, ish, maybe, if I squint, but too damn expensive! Especially when a Junghans Max Bill, which is way more iconic, and obviously has that Bauhaus look absolutely nailed, will set you back less than £500 in its three hander incarnations if you shop around. So I'm afraid the Sternglas is *only just* cool, and only because I'm in a good mood. You know, you'd see it, and think "nice watch", but if you're more into watches I don't think it represents good value, especially not given how derivative it is. Actually, thinking about this a different way, Rolex must be the most copied watch brand in the world, and I've nothing against any of the homages (I'm close to buying one), but even the most expensive (think Steinhart) are about a tenth of the price of the equivalent Rolex. Well imagine if the homage cost 50% more than the real Rolex? How ridiculous would that be? I feel the same way about the Sternglas versus the Junghans. And, on that basis, I'm going to change my mind: uncool.

Nooooo - STP 1-11s have a very high fail rate. I'm 2 for 2 fails when nearly new. Many others with equal results.

Pretty cool, but factoring in the price pretty uncool.

Lilienthal Berlin has some nice watches at more reasonable prices.

Cool, could have been better. I like both of the Sternglas watches well enough, if they were given to me I'd put them in my watch box (instead of selling them) and when it came time to wear one I'd be asking "do I want to wear a black faced watch today, or a white faced watch?" - which shows that I think about them about equally, which shows that they would need to have about the same price for me to consider them. I have a watch that is vaguely similar, and I keep it, and people go wild about how simple and elegant it looks, but I paid a lot less. No, my watch is not Swiss made, but it was about 1/20 the price.

Looks suspiciously like the first Braun autos