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Straton Straton Daily Driver MKIIvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Straton Daily Driver MKII
StratonStraton Daily Driver MKII
MSRP $299
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Daily Driver MKII44mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Straton Daily Driver MKII
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Straton Daily Driver MKII200m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Straton Daily Driver MKII$299
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S21
Miyota 9075
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$935

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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 G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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