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Formex Stratos UTCvsStraton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

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Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
StratonVintage Driver Chrono watch
MSRP $399

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stratos UTC41mm
Vintage Driver Chrono watch44mm
Power Reserve
Stratos UTC42h
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
Water Resistance
Stratos UTC100m
Vintage Driver Chrono watch100m
MSRP
Stratos UTC$4,663
Vintage Driver Chrono watch$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892
VK63
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,663
$399

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What people say

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Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

Owners praise the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch for its solid build quality and precise chronograph function, with indicators consistently hitting their indices. On balance, owners rate the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch highly for its solid build and reliable chronograph execution.

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