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Straton Straton Yacht Racer QuartzvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
StratonStraton Yacht Racer Quartz
MSRP $349
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz42mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz100m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz$349
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
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
$349
$399

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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 G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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