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Sternglas

Hamburg, Germany · Est. 2016

Founded by Dustin Fontaine

Sternglas is a German watch brand founded in 2016 in Hamburg, specialising in affordable watches with minimalist Bauhaus-influenced dials. Its range includes quartz and automatic models, including Miyota-powered watches.

Founded
2016
Headquarters
Hamburg, Germany
Group
Independent
Price Segment
Entry
Status
Active

Key Collections

  • Naos — Naos is Sternglas’s signature minimalist dress-watch collection, defined by Bauhaus-inspired clarity, slim proportions, and clean dial architecture that anchors the brand’s core identity. Key references: sternglas_story_naos, sternglas_classical_collection.
  • Hamburg — Hamburg is Sternglas’s refined chronograph line, shaped by clean German design cues and positioned as an entry-accessible collection that references the brand’s home city and maritime identity. Key references: sternglas_hamburg_entry.
  • Marus — Marus is Sternglas’s sportier field-and-outdoor collection, using Arabic numerals and a more casual, robust aesthetic that broadens the brand beyond its Bauhaus core. Key references: sternglas_marus_field.

Timeline

  • 2016 — Dustin Fontaine founds Sternglas in Hamburg, Germany, launching via crowdfunding with a Bauhaus-inspired minimalist watch.
  • 2020 — Expands the collection to include automatic movements (Miyota-powered) alongside the original quartz offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sternglas

What movements does Sternglas use?
Sternglas uses Miyota movements in its automatic watches and also offers quartz models.
What does 'Sternglas' mean?
Sternglas is German for 'star glass,' evoking the clarity of a watch crystal and the brand's Hamburg origins.

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