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Praesidus Desert FieldvsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desert Field34mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
Desert Field40h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
Desert Field50m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
Desert Field$195
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
34mm
42mm
Thickness
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
NE86
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$1,099

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What people say

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Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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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