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Straton Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watchvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
StratonStraton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
MSRP $599
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $3,000
What people say

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Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch

Owners widely praise the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch for its great retro feel, TV-shaped case, and fun color combinations. The automatic version is reported to be accurate at approximately +2 seconds per day. The meca-quartz model starts at $320, while the automatic is around $800 with a bracelet, both featuring a 40.8mm lug-to-lug measurement for wearability. Owners consider the quartz version reasonably priced, with its value linked to its mechanical movement. Overall, owners rate the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch highly for its retro aesthetic and wearability at its price point.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its attractive vintage-inspired design and compact 39mm size, with one owner finding the red dial unique and gorgeous. Reviewers and owners note the solar-powered quartz movement, with one owner considering $700 expensive for this specification and another wishing for a thinner case. The SPEEDTIMER is described as a sturdy and reliable everyday watch, though one owner questioned its resale value. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its stylish, compact design and solar functionality, despite some finding the price point and case thickness slightly high.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch42mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Power Reserve
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Water Resistance
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch$599
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
15.9mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
40.8mm
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Valjoux ETA7750
8R46
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
45h
Jewels
0
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$3,000
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