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Praesidus Arctic FieldvsStraton Straton Classic Driver MKII

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What people say

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Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

From video reviewers

The sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance are noted strengths. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on weaknesses.

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

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic Field34mm
Straton Classic Driver MKII40mm
Power Reserve
Arctic Field40h
Straton Classic Driver MKII
Water Resistance
Arctic Field50m
Straton Classic Driver MKII200m
MSRP
Arctic Field$195
Straton Classic Driver MKII$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
9.4mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
Miyota 6S21
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$299
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