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Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKIIvsWilliam Wood Bronze

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Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
Bronze
William WoodBronze
MSRP $920

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Bronze41mm
Power Reserve
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
Bronze100m
MSRP
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099
Bronze$920

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.9mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Stamped Design with Wheel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Emerald
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
NE86
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$920

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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.

William Wood Bronze

Owners widely appreciate the William Wood Bronze's unique firefighting heritage and design, with one owner specifically praising its look and feel. The watch features a 41mm satin-brushed bronze case, a navy blue dial with rose-gold plated hands, and a strap made from upcycled fire-hose rubber. It is powered by a Seiko NH35 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. However, some owners feel the watch is overpriced, particularly given its Seiko NH35 movement, and consider its theme to be overly gimmicky. On balance, owners and reviewers are split on the William Wood Bronze's value proposition, with its unique story and materials being a key point of contention against the price and movement choice.

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