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Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited EditionvsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition
SeikoAstron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition
MSRP $2,300
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
What people say

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Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition

The Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition is widely praised for its light and thin wearability, with owners highlighting its comfortable 39mm size and titanium construction. Reviewers and owners alike commend its excellent lume application, clear and legible dial, and subtle gold accents. The watch offers automatic GPS time adjustment for global time and location updates, a perpetual calendar, and a six-month power reserve, eliminating battery changes. Some owners, however, find its dial too shiny for maximum versatility and note that its size wears larger than its dimensions suggest, making it less of a daily driver for some. A minor point of contention for some is the chapter ring alignment, which was noted as slightly imperfect. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition highly for its blend of high-tech functionality, comfortable wearability, and attractive design.

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

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition41.2mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition40h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition100m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition$2,300
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
41.2mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
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
3X62
NE86
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
10
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,300
$1,099
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