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Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKIIvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
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
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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