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Straton Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watchvsTimefactors Commander 71

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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.

Timefactors Commander 71

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Commander 71 for its exceptional build quality and substantial feel, noting its vintage design with a clean no-date dial, gilt accents, and creamy lume. Some owners find its 13.7mm thickness and 162-gram weight substantial, and the bezel's numeral fonts are considered small by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Commander 71 highly for its vintage aesthetic and build quality at its price point.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch42mm
Commander 7140mm
Power Reserve
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
Commander 71
Water Resistance
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch100m
Commander 71300m
MSRP
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch$599
Commander 71$530

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
15.9mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
40.8mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Valjoux ETA7750
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$530
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