Which is cheaper, the Straton Curve Chrono MKII or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

At MSRP the Straton Curve Chrono MKII is the cheaper of the two at $1,099, against $2,150 for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE — a $1,051 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Straton Curve Chrono MKII or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

The Straton Curve Chrono MKII wears larger at 42mm versus 38.5mm for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Straton Curve Chrono MKII or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

The Straton Curve Chrono MKII is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE.

What movement does the Straton Curve Chrono MKII run compared to the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

The Straton Curve Chrono MKII runs a meca-quartz caliber (NE86), while the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE runs a automatic (L615.3).

Side by side

Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKIIvsLongines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

straton-curve-chrono-mkii

MSRP $1,099

Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

L4.795.4.58.0

MSRP $2,150

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE38.5mm

Power Reserve

Straton Curve Chrono MKII—

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE—

Water Resistance

Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE30m

MSRP

Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE$2,150

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

—

Anthracite

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

NE86

L615.3

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,099

$2,150

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

The Longines Flagship Heritage is widely praised for its impeccable finishing, timeless vintage-inspired design, and exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its elegant cream dial with gilt markers, dauphine hands, and applied logo, as well as its comfortable 38.5mm case size. Owners appreciate its refined aesthetic, suitable for dressed occasions and as a first watch, and some note the special design on the case back. However, its 42-hour power reserve and 12.4mm thickness are flagged as drawbacks, with one owner suspecting an issue with the self-winding mechanism. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Flagship Heritage highly for its elegant vintage design and exceptional value at its price point.

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