Which is cheaper, the Straton Curve Chrono MKII or the Boldr The Vogelkop?

At MSRP the Boldr The Vogelkop is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $1,099 for the Straton Curve Chrono MKII — a $650 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Straton Curve Chrono MKII or the Boldr The Vogelkop?

The Straton Curve Chrono MKII wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Boldr The Vogelkop — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Straton Curve Chrono MKII or the Boldr The Vogelkop?

The Boldr The Vogelkop is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Straton Curve Chrono MKII.

What movement does the Straton Curve Chrono MKII run compared to the Boldr The Vogelkop?

The Straton Curve Chrono MKII runs a meca-quartz caliber (NE86), while the Boldr The Vogelkop runs a automatic (Seiko NH38A).

Side by side

Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKIIvsBoldr The Vogelkop

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

Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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MSRP $1,099

Boldr The Vogelkop

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MSRP $449

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm

The Vogelkop40mm

Power Reserve

Straton Curve Chrono MKII—

The Vogelkop40h

Water Resistance

Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m

The Vogelkop200m

MSRP

Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Dial Color

—

Vogelkop Superb

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

NE86

Seiko NH38A

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,099

$449

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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