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Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKIIvsFormex Stratos UTC

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Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Stratos UTC41mm
Power Reserve
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Stratos UTC42h
Water Resistance
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
Stratos UTC100m
MSRP
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099
Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.9mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Stamped Design with Wheel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
NE86
ETA 2892
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$4,663

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What people say

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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.

Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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