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Straton Straton Yacht Racer QuartzvsVario Futurist

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Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
StratonStraton Yacht Racer Quartz
MSRP $349
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz42mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz$349
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Purple
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S21
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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