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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The order was processed quickly and I was kept informed of each step. The watch arrived on time, in perfect condition. This is the first watch I've owned with buttons for timing functions. I liked... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordering process was easy. You accepted Google Pay, which made it real easy. Didn't have to get my wallet. Order was delivered a day earlier than expected, which was nice. The watch itself appeare... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I wanted a quality watch with sapphire crystal, distinctive design, and non metallic band. I could not afford Nomos or Junghans, and found just the right balance in Sternglas. Only 2 caveats: 1. The... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was a pleasant surprise! The curved sapphire glass and the elegant Bauhaus style of the dial exude a nice sense of calmness. The solar watch runs extremely accurately. The strap softened up quick... See more

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STERNGLAS offers high-quality watches with Bauhaus-inspired designs, crafted from durable materials like scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and reliable movements – all at a fair price. The Germany-based company provides a 2-year warranty and offers free worldwide, duty-free shipping.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It took 5 days to respond to my customer service question

The watches look nice, but I tried to reach their customer service department multiple times and they responded to be patient, and then did not respond after 5 days from two open requests. I'm returning the watch and 100% expect great customer service from a brand like this. To try to make it better, they offered a 10% discount; They completely missed the mark on customer service. A large part of having a premier brand is having premier customer service. I'm genuinely disappointed. I would not recommend this brand to anyone looking for a luxury time piece with great customer service; It's better to look somewhere else.

August 23, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Timing without the clutter

The order was processed quickly and I was kept informed of each step.
The watch arrived on time, in perfect condition.
This is the first watch I've owned with buttons for timing functions. I liked this one because other sport watches look so cluttered with all the dials and large buttons. This one is easily usable without looking complicated. Making the second hand part of the timing mechanism was a great idea.

August 15, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Hamburg Chrono Edition Neuwerk - Very Pleased!

I wanted a quality watch with sapphire crystal, distinctive design, and non metallic band. I could not afford Nomos or Junghans, and found just the right balance in Sternglas. Only 2 caveats: 1. The luminous hands don’t seem very long-lasting or bright, at least in initial use. I may need to charge more under UV (I have a cell-phone UV ‘sanitizer’ lamp that seems to works well), or just spend more time in the sun… 2. I wish the bands were offered in a slightly smaller length, perhaps 10-12 mm shorter, so that I have less band material wrapped around my wrist - I am on 3rd notch… very quick shipping to California .

July 23, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordering process was easy

Ordering process was easy. You accepted Google Pay, which made it real easy. Didn't have to get my wallet. Order was delivered a day earlier than expected, which was nice. The watch itself appeared in good physical condition. Followed the included instruction guide and was up and running within 5-10 minutes. My only complaint would be that the geometry of the movement (hour hand) and the watch face are slightly out of sync, especially at the six o'clock hour.

July 21, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very attractive, but writing is small.

Super pretty, good price and well made.
Nice strap and delivered quite quickly.

Setting the moon dial is a little long winded.
Date etc is written rather small and I have had
eye surgery, so my eyesight is now Zeiss lens quality.
I didn't notice the hands glowing at all in the dark?

July 15, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

IMPRESSED😊

This was a pleasant surprise! The curved sapphire glass and the elegant Bauhaus style of the dial exude a nice sense of calmness. The solar watch runs extremely accurately. The strap softened up quickly and became very comfortable. Highly recommended!

July 25, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a beautiful watch !

Very smooth process from the order to the delivery. Delivered earlier than forecasted by Sternglas. I love my new watch !
Only one weakness : the package was not safely delivered by DHL (no ring, just left behind the flower pot😡)

July 1, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful watch and great customer service

I ordered a watch for my partner. The watch was beautiful and delivered very quickly (ordered on Monday and delivered on Wednesday). Unfortunately, the strap didn't fit well and I asked the Sternglass customer service if there were alternatives available. Marén was incredibly friendly and offered a very good solution. Would absolutely recommend.

March 27, 2026
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Reply from STERNGLAS

Moin David!
Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation! We are delighted to hear that you chose a Sternglas watch as a gift for your partner.
It’s great to know that our shipping team in Hamburg lived up to its reputation with such a quick delivery! We are also particularly happy to receive your praise for Marén. We know that choosing the right strap can be a very personal thing, and it is our goal to ensure that every watch feels perfect on the wrist. We are so glad Marén could find a friendly and efficient solution for you.
We hope your partner enjoys the "beautiful" new timepiece and that it remains a special part of their collection for a long time!
Best regards from Hamburg

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Naos Moonphase Midnight Felt Cheap.

Unfortunately, my experience with one of your latest models was disappointing; the second hand "wobbled" too much and, when activating the hacking mechanism to adjust the time, it did swing terribly back and forth as you moved the minute and hour hands. It gave me a feeling of a cheap watch. I do agree that some Miyota Calibers are Work Horses, but this one felt bad. The watch in question was the Naos Moonphase. I may go in the future with a more simplistic Bauhaus Two Hands watch.

I appreciate you took the time to provide a response.

Kind regards.

March 13, 2026
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Reply from STERNGLAS

Moin Juan!
Thanks for your review! We focus the value of our Sternglas watches on the external components you see and feel every day. This includes double-domed sapphire crystals, exceptionally slim case constructions made from 316L stainless steel, and original Hamburg design work. We use reliable Miyota movements as "workhorse" calibers to keep the overall package high-quality yet affordable for a wider audience. Therefore the pirce includes not just the movement but also design and material choices. I hope these information could help you.
Best regards from Hamburg

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good fashion watches, support not available

I ordered 2 watches from Sternglas. They were both ok but nothing right for me. The watches are all manufactured in China and may have a Japanese movement.
I have returned both watches individually but sent them in one box to facilitate the shipment. I had some trouble with them approving that both watches have reached.
For days now I tried calling them, but no one ever answers, whether Monday early morning, Wednesday morning or Thursday afternoon several times.

February 6, 2026
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Reply from STERNGLAS

Moin!
Thank you for your honest. How unfortunate that the watches weren't right for you but we of course fully understand that a watch has to be perfect :). We apologise for not getting back to you yet. Currently, we receive many messages because of which it may be hard to reach us over the phone. Please conatct our support team via support@sternglas.de, so that we can deal with your return as quickly as possible.
Best regards from Hamburg

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Watch runs fast and is unreliable, customer support is slow and refusing refund

Spending over £600 on a watch, I would expect the bare minimum that it would keep time but was over 5 mins fast over a couple of days. I raised it with customer support (who on average take a week to come back to every email). There has been much back and forth and initially they wanted us to pay to take it to a jeweller to and we have finally got to a place whereby they have agreed we can return it (for a replacement although I would like a refund as it seems to be a recurring issue for their products). They sent me a link to start the process for a return and it won't let me return the item. I am now awaiting another week for a response for someone to assist. This was a present for my husband bought in November.

I would not recommend using Sternglas at all. And if you do chance it, definitely use a credit card so you can request a chargeback should all of this happen to you!

February 2, 2026
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Reply from STERNGLAS

Moin!
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
We’re truly sorry to hear about the issues you’ve encountered, both with the timekeeping of the watch and with the delays in communication. A deviation of over five minutes within a few days is absolutely not the standard we aim for, and we fully understand how disappointing this must be, especially as the watch was a gift for your husband.

We also sincerely apologize for the slow response times and the additional frustration caused by the return link not working. That is certainly not the experience we want for our customers.

Please be assured that we take feedback like yours very seriously. Cases involving significant time deviation are handled carefully, and if a replacement has been offered, it is because we want to ensure you receive a fully functioning timepiece. however, we completely understand your preference for a refund given the circumstances.

We truly regret the inconvenience and frustration this situation has caused. Our support team will work to resolve this as quickly as possible and provide you with a functioning return solution. If there should be any questions left, please don't hestitate to contact us.
Best regards from Hamburg

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Currently travelling around the…

Currently travelling around the Yucatan, Mexico for four weeks and my Sternglas Naos GMT is enjoying the trip with excellent timekeeping both locally and back home in the UK.

January 11, 2026
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Reply from STERNGLAS

Moin Thomas!
Thank you for your lovely feedback! It’s fantastic to hear that your Naos GMT is keeping perfect time both locally in the Yucatan and back home in the UK. We’re thrilled that it can accompany you on such an exciting trip so reliably. We hope it will serve you well for years and trips to come.
Best ragrds from Hamburg

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Not a real watch company

I bought the Naos with a two-year "warranty." It fell on the bathroom floor and stopped working. I took it to my trusted watch repair shop and they said it needed a new movement. I contacted customer support, which said it would respond in a week because they were so busy. I made the mistake of saying it fell (how would they ever know?). Eventually they said the warranty didn't apply and they would sell me a new watch for 30% off, or I could send it to Germany and pay for repair. When I pushed back, I got a 500 word lecture explaining why they were right, telling me to read the fine print of their so-called "warranty," and vaguely threatening me if I called it fraudulent. I guess they are sure of their legal position because it's been tested before! But why would I want to buy another watch from them when this one was so fragile and their support so poor? I fell for the slick marketing and the fake "warranty," it's a poorly made watch made to look good in photos but with no real company behind it.

PS their response is to say they're going to work on communicating better that if you drop their $325 watch once, it will stop working and tough luck to you - good to know! also, no one from the company contacted me directly, that AI message is directed at any other suckers with a complaint I guess

December 14, 2025
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Reply from STERNGLAS

Moin Kerry!
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We are very sorry to hear that your experience with the Naos and our customer service was so disappointing. We understand that the situation was frustrating, especially when the watch was damaged and the warranty handling did not meet your expectations.

We want to clarify that our warranty generally covers manufacturing defects, but unfortunately does not include damage caused by drops or improper handling. We understand that this may not always come across clearly in communication, and we take your feedback seriously to make our guidelines and service processes more transparent and understandable.
It is very important to us that our customers have confidence in our products and service, and we regret that in your case we did not meet those expectations. Your feedback helps us continue to improve our communication and customer support.
Best regards from Hamburg

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I honestly cannot say enough good…

I honestly cannot say enough good things about Sternglas. I had a very difficult time receiving my watch due to the new U.S. tariffs. This was incredibly frustrating because this was the only watch I truly wanted. My budget ranged from $50 to $7,000, so price wasn’t the deciding factor. this watch simply had everything I was looking for, AND at an amazing value.

Because of the new tariffs, DHL ended up sending my watch back. I had completed every required form and provided all the paperwork, yet despite reaching out to DHL at least ten times theough phone and multiple emails, I never received a single response. I was extremely disappointed.

Sternglas, however, was unbelievably understanding. In the meantime, they had actually opened a warehouse in the United States, which allowed them to send me the watch face I wanted, though it was only offered with a band I dint want. When I contacted them, they let me know that the band I preferred would be available in the U.S. within a week or two, and they generously gave me a discount code so I could order it at a reduced price!!

Every time I reached out to Sternglas, I received a response within three hours, and it was always from a real person!! Their customer service is truly exceptional!! If I owned a company, this is exactly how I would want it to be run!! I’m genuinely amazed!! Every business could learn something from them.

December 11, 2025
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Reply from STERNGLAS

Moin Matthew!
Thank you so much for your detailed and heartfelt feedback! It truly means a lot to hear that, despite the challenges with tariffs and shipping, our team was able to support you and find a solution that worked. We’re thrilled that you were able to get the watch you wanted and that the process, including the U.S. warehouse and discount, helped make everything smoother.
We’re especially happy that our responsiveness and personal support stood out to you—providing genuine, timely help is something we take very seriously. Your kind words about our service and the way we run things really motivate us to keep giving our best.
We hope you enjoy your watch every day and that it brings you as much joy as it did for us to assist you!
Beste Grüße aus Hamburg

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