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Seiko Essentials ChronographvsStraton Straton Classic Driver MKII

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Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265
Straton Classic Driver MKII
StratonStraton Classic Driver MKII
MSRP $299

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Straton Classic Driver MKII40mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Chronograph40h
Straton Classic Driver MKII
Water Resistance
Essentials Chronograph100m
Straton Classic Driver MKII200m
MSRP
Essentials Chronograph$265
Straton Classic Driver MKII$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.1mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
8T63
Miyota 6S21
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$299
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