Riley Watch Co Bessie FAI-01vsStraton Sportiva and Volante
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Bessie FAI-01
Sportiva and Volante
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
9.8mm
lowest
12mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
MSRP
$428
lowest
$599
Movement
Miyota JP21
Seiko VK64
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners praise the Riley Watch Co Bessie FAI-01 for its attractive appearance, smooth-moving hands, and comfortable 36mm case size. One owner notes the watch requires a strap replacement. Overall, owners rate the Riley Watch Co Bessie FAI-01 highly for its pleasing aesthetics and wearability.
Owners praise Straton's customer service and the unique horizontal brushed dial on the Volante, with one owner noting the BGW9 lume on thin hands is surprisingly good. The 38mm size is recommended for wrists smaller than 7 1/4 inches. Some owners report the meca-quartz movement is not very precise, and one owner experienced a band that was too short with no response from customer service. Overall, owners appreciate the Straton Sportiva and Volante for its distinctive dial and comfortable bracelet, despite some reservations about the meca-quartz movement's precision.
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