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Straton Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watchvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
StratonStraton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
MSRP $599
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch42mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch100m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch$599
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
30.5mm
Thickness
15.9mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
40.8mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
Splash Resistant
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Domed
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux ETA7750
V115
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$375

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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 Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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