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MKII HellionvsStraton Straton Classic Driver MKII

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MKII Hellion

The MKII Hellion is widely praised for its immaculate fit and finish, with a mirror-polished case that bridges field and dress styles. Owners appreciate its vintage-inspired lug design and the satisfying heft that balances classic appeal. The large crown is a noted feature, adding a masculine touch to the refined design. One owner questions if the price aligns with the specifications. Overall, owners rate the MKII Hellion highly for its exceptional finishing and versatile, refined design at the price point.

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

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hellion39mm
Straton Classic Driver MKII40mm
Power Reserve
Hellion
Straton Classic Driver MKII
Water Resistance
Hellion100m
Straton Classic Driver MKII200m
MSRP
Hellion$649
Straton Classic Driver MKII$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13.55mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Miyota 6S21
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$649
$299
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