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Compass Timepieces ExplorervsStraton Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono

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Explorer
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Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono
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MSRP $599
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At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Explorer42mm
Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono40mm
Power Reserve
Explorer39h
Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono—
Water Resistance
Explorer100m
Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono100m
MSRP
Explorer—
Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono$599

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
—
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
—
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
—
48mm
Lug Width
—
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
—
Caseback
Solid
Sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
—
Indices
Applied
—

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Seagull ST19
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
39h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
—
$599
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