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Straton Straton Daily Driver MKIIvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Straton Daily Driver MKII
StratonStraton Daily Driver MKII
MSRP $299
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Daily Driver MKII44mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Straton Daily Driver MKII
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Straton Daily Driver MKII200m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Straton Daily Driver MKII$299
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
44mm
36mm
Thickness
14mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S21
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

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What people say

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Straton Daily Driver MKII

Owners praise the Straton Daily Driver MKII for its AR-coated sapphire crystal and reliable Miyota 6S21 quartz movement at its price, with the comfortable Barton band fitting well for daily wear. The watch features a clean white dial with double panda chronograph subdials, stick indices, and a thin black bezel that owners find visually appealing. One caveat is availability — the watch is difficult to find for sale. Overall, the consensus is that the Straton Daily Driver MKII offers strong value through its sapphire crystal and quartz reliability, marred primarily by scarcity in the market.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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