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Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKIIvsLongines HYDROCONQUEST

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Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
HYDROCONQUEST
LonginesHYDROCONQUEST
MSRP $2,350

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
HYDROCONQUEST39mm
Power Reserve
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
HYDROCONQUEST40h
Water Resistance
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
HYDROCONQUEST300m
MSRP
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099
HYDROCONQUEST$2,350

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.9mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
48.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Stamped Design with Wheel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
NE86
L888.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$2,350

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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.

Longines HYDROCONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines HydroConquest's dial and finishing, with one owner finding it superior to a Rolex Submariner. The movement is noted as well-regulated, losing about 2 seconds per day. The watch is considered a versatile everyday or business-casual option, offering good value. However, owners criticize the bracelet for lacking tool-less micro-adjustment and describe winding the crown as a nuisance. Some in the line report tiny GMT markers that are difficult to read and the absence of a quick date adjust feature. Overall, owners rate the Longines HydroConquest highly for its finishing and value.

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