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Straton Straton Daily Driver MKIIvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Straton Daily Driver MKII
StratonStraton Daily Driver MKII
MSRP $299
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Daily Driver MKII44mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Straton Daily Driver MKII
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Straton Daily Driver MKII200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Straton Daily Driver MKII$299
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S21
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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