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Seiko AstronvsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,500
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Seiko Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular technology, solar-powered quartz movement, and GPS time synchronization, making it a convenient grab-and-go option. The watch is frequently noted for its comfortable and lightweight titanium build, with some models featuring well-finished cases and robust ceramic bezels. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's dynamic and shiny appearance, with textured hour markers and high-contrast edges. Accuracy is generally considered good, with figures ranging from +/- 15 seconds per month to within 1/2 second per day, easily corrected by GPS signal. However, some owners note that DST requires manual adjustment and that automatic time syncing depends on proximity to radio wave towers. The price point is a concern for some, who feel it competes with luxury watches without the same aesthetic appeal. One owner pointed out minimal lume and a slight misalignment of the minute hand on their model.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Astron42mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
Astron40h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
Astron100m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
Astron$2,500
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Thickness
12.4mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
14mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
5X83
NE86
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
14
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$1,099
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