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Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKIIvsVaer Calendar Field

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Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
13.9mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
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

4 specs
Caliber
NE86
Miyota 2035
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$189

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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.

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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