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Seiko Essentials ChronographvsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Chronograph40h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
Essentials Chronograph100m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
Essentials Chronograph$265
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.1mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
8T63
NE86
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$1,099

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What people say

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Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

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.

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