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Straton Straton Classic Driver MKIIvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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Straton Classic Driver MKII
StratonStraton Classic Driver MKII
MSRP $299
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $350
What people say

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Straton Classic Driver MKII

The Straton attracts owners for its vintage-inflected dial design and 40mm proportions; one appreciates the panda dial, sapphire crystal with anti-AR coating, and retro font. Owners note the finish quality matches the sub-$300 price point, though one flags the bracelet's end link fit as subpar and prefers a strap alternative instead. The 40mm case wears slightly larger than other 40mm watches. On balance, the Straton finds favor among owners seeking accessible vintage-style chronographs, though bracelet fit and mecha-quartz pricing merit consideration.

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

The watch offers 100M water resistance at its price point.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Classic Driver MKII40mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)30mm
Power Reserve
Straton Classic Driver MKII
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
Straton Classic Driver MKII200m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)50m
MSRP
Straton Classic Driver MKII$299
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$350

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
30mm
Thickness
12.5mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
39.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
8mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S21
6N01
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$350
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