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Sternglas Hamburg ChronovsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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Hamburg Chrono
SternglasHamburg Chrono
MSRP $377
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg Chrono42mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg Chrono
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
Hamburg Chrono50m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
Hamburg Chrono$377
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Thickness
9.3mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI VK64 Mecha-Quartz
NE86
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$377
$1,099

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What people say

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Sternglas Hamburg Chrono

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono for its visually pleasing design, comfortable lightweight wear, and excellent timekeeping, with specific appreciation for details like the orange date window frame and overall value for the price. Some community members find the Regatta design busy and question the VK64 movement's lack of a running second hand, though others defend its unique, colorful aesthetic. One commenter notes the significant margin between manufacturing cost and retail price. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono highly for its design details and value at its price point.

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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