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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMERvsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $3,000
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its attractive vintage-inspired design and compact 39mm size, with one owner finding the red dial unique and gorgeous. Reviewers and owners note the solar-powered quartz movement, with one owner considering $700 expensive for this specification and another wishing for a thinner case. The SPEEDTIMER is described as a sturdy and reliable everyday watch, though one owner questioned its resale value. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its stylish, compact design and solar functionality, despite some finding the price point and case thickness slightly high.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
42mm
Thickness
15.1mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Domed
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
8R46
NE86
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
45h
0h
Jewels
34
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,000
$1,099
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