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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 $2,000

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
HYDROCONQUEST41mm
Power Reserve
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
HYDROCONQUEST72h
Water Resistance
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
HYDROCONQUEST300m
MSRP
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099
HYDROCONQUEST$2,000

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.9mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
53.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Green

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
NE86
L888.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$2,000

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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 for its attractive sunburst blue dial and accurate timekeeping, with one owner reporting a loss of only 2 seconds per day. However, the bracelet is frequently criticized for lacking micro-adjustments and having pinch-prone links, and the screw-down crown is noted as inconvenient and difficult to operate by multiple owners. Some owners also flag the bezel action as ratchety with back play, and one owner found the lugs sharp and the overall design uncomfortable, leading them to sell the watch. On balance, owners appreciate the Longines Hydroconquest's aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant reservations about its bracelet and crown usability.

From video reviewers

The bezel action is praised for its smooth and precise rotation. Lume brightness is a shared weakness, found to be somewhat lacking. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's value proposition compared to alternatives.

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