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Straton Straton Yacht Racer QuartzvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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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 Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its attractive, Grand Seiko-inspired case design and comfortable, lightweight wearability. Some owners highlight its value, noting an attractive grey market price around $170. Concerns have been raised regarding timekeeping accuracy, and one owner suggested the stock Hardlex crystal could be improved with sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability at an affordable price.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz42mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)29.8mm
Power Reserve
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
Water Resistance
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz100m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz$349
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$240

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
29.8mm
Thickness
12mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S21
Seiko 6N22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$240
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