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Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKIIvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
34mm
Thickness
13.9mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
10mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Stamped Design with Wheel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
NE86
6N42
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$315

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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 Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

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