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Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKIIvsVario Futurist

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Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Stamped Design with Wheel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Purple
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
NE86
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$648

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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