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Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKIIvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm
Power Reserve
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
ELEGANT COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.9mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Stamped Design with Wheel
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
NE86
L888.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$2,600

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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 ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its value and traditional styling, offering versatility for both casual and formal wear. Owners note its elegant appearance can be suitable for any occasion. However, some find its thickness and hand color potentially confusing, with polished hands sometimes difficult to read in certain light. On balance, owners rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its value and timeless design.

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