Which is cheaper, the Straton Curve Chrono MKII or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Straton Curve Chrono MKII is the cheaper of the two at $1,099, against $2,450 for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION — a $1,351 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Straton Curve Chrono MKII or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Straton Curve Chrono MKII wears larger at 42mm versus 34mm for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Straton Curve Chrono MKII or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Straton Curve Chrono MKII is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION.

What movement does the Straton Curve Chrono MKII run compared to the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Straton Curve Chrono MKII runs a meca-quartz caliber (NE86), while the Longines MASTER COLLECTION runs a automatic (L888.5).

Side by side

Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKIIvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

straton-curve-chrono-mkii

MSRP $1,099

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

L2.357.4.78.6

MSRP $2,450

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm

MASTER COLLECTION34mm

Power Reserve

Straton Curve Chrono MKII—

MASTER COLLECTION—

Water Resistance

Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m

MASTER COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

MASTER COLLECTION$2,450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

—

Ivory

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

NE86

L888.5

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,099

$2,450

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 MASTER COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent value, refined design, and high-quality finishing, with specific mentions of beautiful dials featuring engraved Breguet numerals and attractive vintage aesthetics. The watch is noted for its dressy feel and classic styling, with some owners preferring its wearability to other collections. However, some reviewers flag the subdial cutting off numerals, uninspiring crown and pushers on certain chronograph models, and a lack of micro-adjustments on the bracelet. Other owners find the case finishing homogenous and dial printing less refined, and the collection's traditional styling is sometimes seen as less popular than sportier alternatives. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, and water resistance is noted as 30m on one variant. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its refined design and exceptional value, particularly for its dress watch offerings.

From video reviewers

The watch's lug-to-lug fit of 44.75mm is a notable combination with its 38.5mm width, making it suitable for smaller wrists. The Longines MASTER COLLECTION's annual calendar function can be finicky, requiring occasional manual adjustments to keep it accurate. Reviewers disagree on the watch's case size, with one reviewer mentioning 40mm and another mentioning 42mm.

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