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Straton Straton Syncro Sports day/date AutomaticvsBoldr The Vogelkop

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Straton Syncro Sports day/date Automatic
StratonStraton Syncro Sports day/date Automatic
MSRP $499
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Syncro Sports day/date Automatic40mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
Straton Syncro Sports day/date Automatic
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
Straton Syncro Sports day/date Automatic200m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
Straton Syncro Sports day/date Automatic$499
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Thickness
13mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Yes
Dial Color
Vogelkop Superb
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NH36
Seiko NH38A
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$449

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What people say

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Straton Syncro Sports day/date Automatic

Owners widely praise the Straton Syncro's exceptional finishing, retro design, and well-balanced dial, with one owner calling it Straton's best work. The fully-lumed dial is a significant draw for legibility, though one forum user notes the white dial's lume can cast a cool tone. Criticisms include a busy bezel design with difficult-to-read markings, applied numerals that reduce legibility, and a polished Milanese bracelet that contrasts with the brushed case. The NH36 movement is considered reliable but not highly accurate, and the 40mm case wears larger than its dimensions. The watch is approximately 15mm thick, which may present wearability issues with long sleeves. On balance, owners and reviewers highlight the Straton Syncro's impressive finishing and distinctive retro design as its strongest attributes.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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