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Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKIIvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
30.5mm
Thickness
13.9mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
Splash Resistant
Caseback
Stamped Design with Wheel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NE86
V115
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$375

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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.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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