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Praesidus Type H-75vsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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Type H-75
PraesidusType H-75
MSRP $245
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Type H-7539mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
Type H-7540h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
Type H-75100m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
Type H-75$245
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
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

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz
NE86
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$245
$1,099

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What people say

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Praesidus Type H-75

The Praesidus Type H-75 is praised for its mid-century pilot chronograph style and approachable $245 price point, featuring a utilitarian 38mm stainless steel case with a gear-toothed bezel and an attractive aged dial texture with raised Arabic numerals. However, the "sapphire coated" mineral crystal and divisive mustard-yellow lume on brushed hands are noted drawbacks. One reviewer found the oversized crown made daily winding a tactile pleasure. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Praesidus Type H-75 highly for its successful capture of vintage pilot chronograph aesthetics at an accessible price.

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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