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Straton Straton Yacht Racer QuartzvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
StratonStraton Yacht Racer Quartz
MSRP $349
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz42mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz$349
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S21
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$679

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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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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