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Straton Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watchvsTissot Chrono XL Vintage

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Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
StratonStraton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
MSRP $599
Chrono XL Vintage
TissotChrono XL Vintage
MSRP $450

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch42mm
Chrono XL Vintage45mm
Power Reserve
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
Chrono XL Vintage40h
Water Resistance
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch100m
Chrono XL Vintage100m
MSRP
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch$599
Chrono XL Vintage$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
15.9mm
11.02mm
Lug-to-Lug
40.8mm
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux ETA7750
13 1/4'''
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$450

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What people say

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Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch

Owners widely praise the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch for its great retro feel, TV-shaped case, and fun color combinations. The automatic version is reported to be accurate at approximately +2 seconds per day. The meca-quartz model starts at $320, while the automatic is around $800 with a bracelet, both featuring a 40.8mm lug-to-lug measurement for wearability. Owners consider the quartz version reasonably priced, with its value linked to its mechanical movement. Overall, owners rate the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch highly for its retro aesthetic and wearability at its price point.

Tissot Chrono XL Vintage

The Tissot Chrono XL Vintage is widely appreciated for its retro pilot aesthetic, featuring altimeter-style numerals and a black, white, and bronze dial within a black steel case. Owners consistently praise its excellent lume for the price point. While the 45mm size is noted as substantial, some find it fits surprisingly well even under shirt cuffs, though it is generally considered more of a casual, t-shirt watch. On balance, owners value the Tissot Chrono XL Vintage for its distinctive vintage pilot design and strong lume at its price.

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