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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsStraton Straton Classic Driver MKII

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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION for its impressive quality and packaging, noting its surprisingly light feel on the wrist. One owner reports the stock strap may be too small for some wrists, but replacement straps are readily available. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION highly for its perceived quality and comfortable, lightweight wearability.

Straton Classic Driver MKII

The Straton attracts owners for its vintage-inflected dial design and 40mm proportions; one appreciates the panda dial, sapphire crystal with anti-AR coating, and retro font. Owners note the finish quality matches the sub-$300 price point, though one flags the bracelet's end link fit as subpar and prefers a strap alternative instead. The 40mm case wears slightly larger than other 40mm watches. On balance, the Straton finds favor among owners seeking accessible vintage-style chronographs, though bracelet fit and mecha-quartz pricing merit consideration.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
Straton Classic Driver MKII40mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
Straton Classic Driver MKII
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
Straton Classic Driver MKII200m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
Straton Classic Driver MKII$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Chronograph
Diameter
48mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S21
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$299
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