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Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKIIvsTudor Monarch

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Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
Monarch
TudorMonarch
MSRP $5,875

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Monarch39mm
Power Reserve
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Monarch65h
Water Resistance
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
Monarch100m
MSRP
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099
Monarch$5,875

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.9mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished + Satin
Caseback
Stamped Design with Wheel
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Champagne
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
NE86
MT5662-2U
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
65h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$5,875

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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.

Tudor Monarch

The Tudor Monarch is praised for its crisp case finishing, solid H-link bracelet with T-fit clasp, and a 39mm size that wears well, though its eclectic neoclassical dial design is noted. It features a METAS-certified Master Chronometer movement with a 65-hour power reserve, visible through a display case back. The watch has a vintage-inspired dial with a unique champagne color and California layout, though it lacks lume and its modern, angular 39mm case doesn't wear smaller than its dimensions suggest. Its 11.9mm thickness is noted as a bit disappointing, but faceted case sides and box sapphire crystals contribute to a slender wearing experience. On balance, reviewers praise the Tudor Monarch for its sharp case finishing and Master Chronometer movement at its price point.

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