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Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKIIvsBoldr Venture Velo

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Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
Venture Velo
BoldrVenture Velo
MSRP $399

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Venture Velo41mm
Power Reserve
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Venture Velo40h
Water Resistance
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
Venture Velo200m
MSRP
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099
Venture Velo$399

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.9mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Stamped Design with Wheel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Yes
Dial Color
Khaki
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NE86
Seiko VK64
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$399

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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.

Boldr Venture Velo

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Velo for its utilitarian design, matte titanium finish, drilled lugs, and bright lume, noting its comfortable wearability and legible dial. Some owners, however, find the case design too angular and the dial too flat, with a preference for applied markers and smoother crown threads. The Boldr Venture Velo is considered well-built for its price, featuring a 38mm titanium case and 200m water resistance, although some note the basic movement and absence of a date complication. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Velo highly for its durable, functional design and value at its price point.

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