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Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKIIvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
Stamped Design with Wheel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
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
$239

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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 DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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