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Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watchvsZelos Blacktip 41

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Vintage Driver Chrono watch
StratonVintage Driver Chrono watch
MSRP $399
Blacktip 41
ZelosBlacktip 41
MSRP $499

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vintage Driver Chrono watch44mm
Blacktip 4141mm
Power Reserve
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
Blacktip 4140h
Water Resistance
Vintage Driver Chrono watch100m
Blacktip 41200m
MSRP
Vintage Driver Chrono watch$399
Blacktip 41$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
VK63
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$499

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What people say

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Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

Owners praise the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch for its solid build quality and precise chronograph function, with indicators consistently hitting their indices. On balance, owners rate the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch highly for its solid build and reliable chronograph execution.

Zelos Blacktip 41

The Zelos Blacktip 41 is widely praised for its exceptional quality and value, featuring a titanium case, sapphire crystal, and a reliable Miyota 9015 movement. Owners and reviewers highlight its well-proportioned 41mm case with strong ergonomics, a 47.5mm lug-to-lug, and a 11.5mm thickness, making it a comfortable diver for many. The watch boasts eye-catching dials with grained textures and degrade effects, complemented by large applied indices, a lume-filled crown, and strong two-tone lume. The bezel action is described as having firm clicks with a slight return. The Miyota 9015 movement provides near-COSC accuracy and a 200m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Blacktip 41 highly for its superb value and well-executed dive watch features at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Zelos Blacktip 41 offers excellent value at its price point. Reviewers noted the meteorite dial as a unique feature.

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