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Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKIIvsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Stamped Design with Wheel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$329

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What people say

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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.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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