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Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKIIvsLongines SPIRIT

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Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
SPIRIT
LonginesSPIRIT
MSRP $2,850

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
SPIRIT37mm
Power Reserve
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
SPIRIT72h
Water Resistance
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
SPIRIT100m
MSRP
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099
SPIRIT$2,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
13.9mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
44.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Caseback
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Both sides
Dial Color
Ivory
Indices
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
NE86
L888.4
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
$2,850

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 SPIRIT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Spirit for its exceptional finishing, refined vintage-inspired design, and strong value proposition, with many finding the 37mm and 40mm variants to be a "sweet-spot" size for wearability. The champagne dial with applied indices on the 37mm model is noted for its depth and legibility, while the L688.4 movement in the Chronograph is appreciated for its COSC certification and silicon balance spring. Some owners report accuracy within COSC specifications, and the 72-hour power reserve is a frequently cited positive. However, some community members find the bracelet finishing and end links less refined than competitors, and one owner noted the presence of three different fonts on the dial numbers of the 37mm. The 37mm model's non-screw-down crown despite 100m water resistance and the lume strength are also flagged as potential drawbacks by some.

From video reviewers

The Longines Spirit's reliable COSC-certified movement, Caliber L888.4, with a 72-hour power reserve and a silicone balance spring, is a notable strength. A potential weakness is the watch's relatively high price point compared to its competitors, making it a drawback for some. Reviewers disagree on whether the dial colour shift is a notable feature, with some appreciating it and others not mentioning it as a point of contention.

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