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Straton Straton Yacht Racer QuartzvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
StratonStraton Yacht Racer Quartz
MSRP $349
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
What people say

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Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

Owners report the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz is in excellent condition with flawless sapphire crystal and lumed bezel, and some find the 42mm case a bit wide. Reviewers praise the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz as a fun, colorful, and quirky chronograph offering exceptional value under $300 with a retro design and a reliable Miyota quartz movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz highly for its exceptional value and retro design.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz42mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz100m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz$349
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
30.5mm
Thickness
12mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
Splash Resistant
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S21
V115
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$375
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