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Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKIIvsLongines LEGEND DIVER

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Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
LEGEND DIVER
LonginesLEGEND DIVER
MSRP $3,850

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
LEGEND DIVER39mm
Power Reserve
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
LEGEND DIVER72h
Water Resistance
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
LEGEND DIVER300m
MSRP
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099
LEGEND DIVER$3,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.9mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Stamped Design with Wheel
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Both sides
Dial Color
White
Indices
Painted Arabic numerals and indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
NE86
L888.6
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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$3,850

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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 LEGEND DIVER

Owners widely praise the Longines LEGEND DIVER for its faithful retro design, often calling it one of the best vintage reissues, with the 39mm variant lauded for its perfect size and the 42mm for its versatility. The watch is consistently noted as ISO 6425 compliant and powered by the COSC-certified L888.6 movement with a 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its sophisticated look, clean no-date dial, and the well-made beads-of-rice bracelet, though some owners find the polished center links or overall polished finish dressier than expected for a diver. Owners are split on the 39mm's bracelet, with one finding it too "blingy" and another praising its comfort. The 42mm version's 50mm lug-to-lug measurement is considered long by some, while others find it comfortable. One owner of the 42mm model reported a scratched hour hand after 15 years, and another noted the original leather strap's poor quality.

From video reviewers

The Longines LEGEND DIVER features a unique blend of vintage design and modern functionality, with 300 meters of water resistance and a 72-hour power reserve. The watch's historical significance and aesthetic appeal are notable strengths. The 7-link bracelet is also a notable feature, although its quality and comfort are not explicitly discussed.

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