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Citizen BrycenvsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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Brycen
CitizenBrycen
MSRP $394
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brycen42mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
Brycen40h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
Brycen100m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
Brycen$394
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
12mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
J810
NE86
Type
Solar
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$394
$1,099

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What people say

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Citizen Brycen

The Citizen Brycen is praised for its excellent accuracy, with one owner reporting less than 1 second deviation per day, and its retro racing chronograph aesthetic featuring oversized pushers and a detailed crown. Reviewers note its barrel-shaped Super Titanium case with polished bevels and brushed surfaces, a flat sapphire crystal, and a vertically oriented two-register chronograph dial. Owners widely report the mesh bracelet pulls hairs, necessitating a strap change. The static bezel, 100m water resistance, and the date window's poor color contrast making it difficult to read are flagged as drawbacks. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Citizen Brycen's aesthetic and accuracy, though the bracelet comfort and date legibility present notable trade-offs.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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