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Seiko CouturavsStraton Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Coutura
SeikoCoutura
MSRP $525
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
StratonStraton Yacht Racer Quartz
MSRP $349

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Coutura44mm
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz42mm
Power Reserve
Coutura40h
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
Water Resistance
Coutura100m
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz100m
MSRP
Coutura$525
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz$349

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
12mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
V198
Miyota 6S21
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$349

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What people say

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Seiko Coutura

Owners widely report the Seiko Coutura's wear-resistant metal treatments maintain their appearance over years of ownership. The watch is praised for its solar power and perpetual calendar features, with some owners finding its weight and appearance captivating. However, opinions on its styling are divided, with some finding it gaudy or too busy, while others consider it beautiful and a fun departure from minimalist designs. Some owners express dissatisfaction with the proprietary bracelet. One owner notes the solar power reserve requires constant light exposure. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Coutura well for its durable finish and useful solar and perpetual calendar complications, despite polarizing styling.

Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

Owners report the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz is in excellent condition with flawless sapphire crystal and lumed bezel, and some find the 42mm case a bit wide. Reviewers praise the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz as a fun, colorful, and quirky chronograph offering exceptional value under $300 with a retro design and a reliable Miyota quartz movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz highly for its exceptional value and retro design.

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