Which is cheaper, the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical or the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono?

At MSRP the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono is the cheaper of the two at $599, against $995 for the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical — a $396 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical or the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono?

The Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical or the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono?

The Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono is rated to 100m versus 20m for the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical.

What movement does the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical run compared to the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono?

The Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical runs a automatic caliber (6R55), while the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Seiko Prospex Land MechanicalvsStraton Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono

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Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical

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MSRP $995

Straton Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono

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MSRP $599

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Prospex Land Mechanical39.5mm

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono40mm

Power Reserve

Prospex Land Mechanical72h

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono—

Water Resistance

Prospex Land Mechanical200m

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono100m

MSRP

Prospex Land Mechanical$995

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono$599

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Underside

Dial Color

Black

—

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

6R55

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$995

$599

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