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Straton Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watchvsTissot Seastar 1000 GMT

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Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
StratonStraton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
MSRP $599
Seastar 1000 GMT
TissotSeastar 1000 GMT
MSRP $575
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.

Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT for its sapphire crystal, 300m water resistance, and GMT complication, with one owner expressing deep satisfaction. A point of contention for some is that Swiss quartz movements may exhibit second-hand misalignment with markers, unlike certain Japanese quartz movements. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT highly for its robust features and value.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch42mm
Seastar 1000 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
Seastar 1000 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch100m
Seastar 1000 GMT300m
MSRP
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch$599
Seastar 1000 GMT$575

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
15.9mm
11.77mm
Lug-to-Lug
40.8mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux ETA7750
11 1/2'''
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$575
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