Nezumi Studios CorbeauvsStraton Vintage Driver Chrono
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Measurements
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Corbeau
Vintage Driver Chrono
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
lowest
50mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
MSRP
$423
$399
lowest
Movement
Seiko VK63
Seiko VK63
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Nezumi Studios Corbeau for its retro, mil-spec-inspired design, vibrant color palette, and comfortable 40mm wearability, noting the solid build and good fit and finish for the price. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate the reliable Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement and the watch's value. Some owners find the 50m water resistance a limitation, and one owner criticized the chronograph hand's reset position being off by four minutes. On balance, the Nezumi Studios Corbeau is highly regarded by owners and reviewers for its fun, retro aesthetic and excellent value.
The Nezumi Corbeau V2 features an improved dial and handset. Reviewers noted a desire for brighter lume and increased water resistance.
Owners widely praise the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono for its solid build and execution as a Swiss microbrand. One owner reports the chronograph seconds and indicators consistently hit their indices, and the watch works well for drivers with a variety of color combinations available. The Straton Vintage Driver Chrono features a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement and 100m water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono highly for its solid build and functional design.
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