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Straton Straton Curve Chrono MKIIvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.4mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Stamped Design with Wheel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Bronze
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
NE86
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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