Side by side

Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKIIvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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

Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.9mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
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 2070/2170
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$218

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Straton Curve Chrono MKII vs Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.