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Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKIIvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
13.9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
43mm
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
Navy
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
$299

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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 Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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