Straton Classic Driver MKIIvsTissot PRC 200

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Straton Classic Driver MKII at true scale

Classic Driver MKII

Tissot PRC 200 at true scale

PRC 200

Diameter

40mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

12.5mm

12.0mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$299

lowest

$595

Movement

Miyota 6S21

13.25'

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.02mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
Arabic and indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S21
13.25'

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$595
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Straton Classic Driver MKII

Owners appreciate the Straton Classic Driver MKII's panda dial, 40mm case size, sapphire crystal with anti-AR coating, and vintage font. Some owners find the bracelet's end link angle and fit subpar, and the overall finish feels comparable to a $275 watch. The watch wears slightly larger than other 40mm models, which was a concern for one owner with a smaller wrist. On balance, owners find the Straton Classic Driver MKII to be a step up from entry-level microbrands, with its design elements being a key draw.

Tissot PRC 200

The Tissot PRC 200 is praised for its elegant design and legible dials, with one owner noting the blue dial's depth is more impressive in person. Reviewers highlight its satisfyingly weighted pushers and comfortable wearability, especially with the rubber strap option, while some owners find it slightly heavy for a quartz watch. A common criticism is an inaccurate day function requiring weekly resets, though timekeeping is reported as very accurate. The watch features bright green lume on its hands and offers a genuine 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PRC 200 well for its accessible design and legibility at its price point.

From video reviewers

The dial's excellent legibility is a key strength. Reviewers disagree on the sub-dial design, with one finding it improves primary time readability and the other stating it hinders elapsed chronograph time reading.

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