Casio EFV-650DvsStraton Daily Driver MKII
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
EFV-650D
Daily Driver MKII
Diameter
43.5mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
lowest
50mm
Thickness
11mm
lowest
14mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m
highest
MSRP
$120
lowest
$299
Movement
Quartz
Miyota 6S21
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Casio EFV-650D for its value, costing less than half of comparable models and including illumination. The chronograph layout is noted as different from typical chronographs, which some find affects the user experience despite an attractive look. The 43.5mm case size is considered intimidating by some for smaller wrists, with one owner questioning its suitability as a first chronograph. One owner finds the watch "sick" and is considering upgrading the mineral crystal to sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Casio EFV-650D highly for its value and illumination, despite some reservations about its chronograph layout and case size.
The Straton Daily Driver MKII is praised for its AR-coated sapphire crystal and reliable Miyota 6S21 quartz movement. Owners describe it as visually appealing with a clean white dial, double panda chrono, stick indices, and a thin black bezel. On balance, owners rate the Straton Daily Driver MKII highly for its value-driven features and attractive dial design.
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