Sternglas’ new Bauhaus dive watches blend elegance with 200m water resistance

These dive watches rival luxury brands in elegance

By Triston Brewer Published August 10, 2025 1:33 PM

The new Marus 2.0 watch — Sternglas

German precision and technical excellence are front and center with the latest release from microbrand Sternglas. Their iconic Bauhaus aesthetic is featured in the Marus 2.0 divers, two gorgeous timepieces that combine minimalist design with water resistance of up to 200 meters. Two refined variants are in this collection — a striking navy blue and a classic matte black — each housed stainless steel cases of 39.5mm with a sleek, brushed finish. The watches’ clean dials are a tribute to Bauhaus core principles of form following function, while the superluminova-coated markers and hands ensure legibility in the ocean’s darkest depths.

A masterclass in accessible luxury and precision engineering

Powered by Miyota 8315 automatic movement, the Marus 2.0 Divers offer 60-hour power reserves and superb accuracy, all wrapped up in a design that transitions with ease from boardroom to coral reef. The unidirectional ceramic bezel delivers the precise dive-time tracking collectors have come to expect from the brand, and the double-domed sapphire crystal elevates durability without compromising the watch’s sleek profile. Wearers have the option of combining with either a textured rubber strap or three-link steel bracelet. Either way, these luxury watches are a shining example of Sternglas’ ability to deliver Swiss-level sophistication at an affordable price point.

The Sternglas Marus 2.0 Divers prove that less can indeed be more

The Marus 2.0 Divers are available at an attractive price point for luxury dive watches that will be impossible to beat, with the dynamics of merging German precision with classic design among the key drawing points for this edition. For collectors in search of understated brilliance, the Marus 2.0 demonstrates how thoughtful craftsmanship can transcend price tags.

Triston Brewer is a journalist, creative director, fashionisto, and jetsetting digital bon vivant. Brace yourself!

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