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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

Owners widely praise the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona for its exceptional proportions and comfort on the wrist, with many finding its 40mm case and bracelet to be perfectly balanced and wearable. Reviewers note a tweaked dial for improved legibility and a new ceramic bezel with a steel ring on the ref. 126500. However, some owners find the watch underwhelming in person and criticize the sub-dial placement, screw-down pushers, and high market value, with one reviewer finding the retail price steep compared to other iconic chronographs. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting superior accuracy and others noting a range from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona highly for its wearability and refined finishing, despite some reservations about its value proposition.

From video reviewers

The 18k yellow gold case and Cerachrom bezel are frequently cited strengths. The Oysterflex bracelet also received multiple mentions.

Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

Owners praise the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch for its solid build quality and precise chronograph function, with indicators consistently hitting their indices. On balance, owners rate the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch highly for its solid build and reliable chronograph execution.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cosmograph Daytona40mm
Vintage Driver Chrono watch44mm
Power Reserve
Cosmograph Daytona72h
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
Water Resistance
Cosmograph Daytona100m
Vintage Driver Chrono watch100m
MSRP
Cosmograph Daytona$16,900
Vintage Driver Chrono watch$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Oystersteel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Turquoise
Indices
Index
Lume
Chromalight
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
4131
Seiko VK63
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
72h
0h
Jewels
47
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,900
$399
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