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Seiko Diamond CollectionvsStraton Straton Daily Driver MKII

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Diamond Collection
SeikoDiamond Collection
MSRP $525
Straton Daily Driver MKII
StratonStraton Daily Driver MKII
MSRP $299
What people say

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Seiko Diamond Collection

The Seiko Diamond Collection is widely praised by owners for its stunning beauty, featuring 14 diamonds, a mother-of-pearl dial, and a two-tone color scheme. Reviewers note its dial is difficult to capture in photos and that its fit and finish suggest excellent value, especially when purchased on sale. One owner describes the gold plating on the bracelet showing some fading from desk work, and its gold tone may not suit all tastes. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Diamond Collection highly for its striking aesthetics and perceived value.

Straton Daily Driver MKII

Owners praise the Straton Daily Driver MKII for its AR-coated sapphire crystal and reliable Miyota 6S21 quartz movement at its price, with the comfortable Barton band fitting well for daily wear. The watch features a clean white dial with double panda chronograph subdials, stick indices, and a thin black bezel that owners find visually appealing. One caveat is availability — the watch is difficult to find for sale. Overall, the consensus is that the Straton Daily Driver MKII offers strong value through its sapphire crystal and quartz reliability, marred primarily by scarcity in the market.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Diamond Collection30mm
Straton Daily Driver MKII44mm
Power Reserve
Diamond Collection40h
Straton Daily Driver MKII
Water Resistance
Diamond Collection50m
Straton Daily Driver MKII200m
MSRP
Diamond Collection$525
Straton Daily Driver MKII$299

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
30mm
44mm
Thickness
6.3mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
36.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
5mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
7N01
Miyota 6S21
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$299
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