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Citizen Zenshin ChronovsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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Zenshin Chrono
CitizenZenshin Chrono
MSRP $488
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zenshin Chrono42.5mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
Zenshin Chrono40h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
Zenshin Chrono100m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
Zenshin Chrono$488
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
B620
NE86
Type
Solar
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$1,099

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What people say

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Citizen Zenshin Chrono

The Citizen Zenshin Chrono is widely praised for its comfortable, lightweight Super Titanium build and its attractive, textured dials in various colors. Owners and reviewers alike highlight its clean 3/6/9 layout and retro-inspired, Genta-esque aesthetic. The Eco-Drive quartz chronograph movement, 100m water resistance, and sapphire crystal are noted features. Some owners find the integrated bracelet's end link extends the lug-to-lug feel, and the clasp is described as flimsy with limited micro-adjustment. The subdials are considered small relative to the bezel by one reviewer, and another expressed a desire for a 12-hour chronograph. The lume is reported to be short-lived. Overall, the Citizen Zenshin Chrono is considered excellent value, praised for its comfortable wearability and distinctive dial design.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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