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Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKIIvsBoldr Venture GMT

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Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
Venture GMT
BoldrVenture GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Venture GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Venture GMT40h
Water Resistance
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
Venture GMT200m
MSRP
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099
Venture GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Stamped Design with Wheel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NE86
Ronda 515
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$299

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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.

Boldr Venture GMT

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture GMT for its lightweight titanium case and bracelet, utilitarian GMT function, and 200m water resistance, with many finding it a comfortable daily driver. The watch's faceted bracelet attachment, sapphire crystal, and attractive dials are also frequently highlighted, though some owners note the lume's visibility is hampered by blending numbers. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting it runs 6 seconds fast over 25 days, while another finds the Miyota movement basic. Some users would prefer a 4 o'clock crown and a date window, and the clasp safety can be loose. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture GMT highly for its robust titanium build and practical GMT functionality at its price point.

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