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Straton Straton Daily Driver MKIIvsVaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

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Straton Daily Driver MKII
StratonStraton Daily Driver MKII
MSRP $299
G2 Apocalypse GMT
VaerG2 Apocalypse GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Daily Driver MKII44mm
G2 Apocalypse GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Straton Daily Driver MKII
G2 Apocalypse GMT40h
Water Resistance
Straton Daily Driver MKII200m
G2 Apocalypse GMT150m
MSRP
Straton Daily Driver MKII$299
G2 Apocalypse GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S21
Ronda 515 GMT
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$399

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What people say

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Straton Daily Driver MKII

Owners praise the Straton Daily Driver MKII for its AR-coated sapphire crystal and reliable Miyota 6S21 quartz movement at its price, with the comfortable Barton band fitting well for daily wear. The watch features a clean white dial with double panda chronograph subdials, stick indices, and a thin black bezel that owners find visually appealing. One caveat is availability — the watch is difficult to find for sale. Overall, the consensus is that the Straton Daily Driver MKII offers strong value through its sapphire crystal and quartz reliability, marred primarily by scarcity in the market.

Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

Owners praise the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT's well-executed proportions and smooth GMT bezel action. One owner reports quality control issues such as misaligned hands and dust under the crystal, attributing these to the sub-$500 price point. The watch features a caller-style quartz movement for quick-set date adjustment and its lume is functional, though noted as a step below other models. Overall, owners find the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control concerns.

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