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Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKIIvsLongines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

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Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
MSRP $3,200

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED42mm
Power Reserve
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED72h
Water Resistance
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED300m
MSRP
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED$3,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
13.9mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
52.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Stamped Design with Wheel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Both sides
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
NE86
L888.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$3,200

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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 42 BLACK LACQUERED

Owners widely praise the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its retro design and versatility, with some noting it wears smaller than its dimensions suggest and its crystal height contributes to a perceived thinness. However, the 50mm lug-to-lug length is a point of contention, with some finding it a drawback while others report it fits flush on larger wrists and curves well on smaller ones. The clasp is reported to scratch easily, and some owners note dust can collect on the dial, while the lume is considered not strong and the bracelet lacks end links. Overall, owners value the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its appealing vintage aesthetic and comfortable wearability, despite some practical concerns regarding the clasp and dial.

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