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Straton Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch

Chronograph

$599In stock
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Case

Diameter
42mm
Thickness
15.9mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Shape
Domed

Movement

Caliber
Valjoux 7750
Type
Quartz
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

ETA

The workhorse Swiss automatic chronograph, introduced in 1973 and now made by ETA, using a cam-actuated (coulisse) chronograph with the classic 12-6-9 tri-compax subdial layout and a day-date at 3. It beats at 28,800 vph with around 48 hours of power reserve and is used by brands from Tudor and Sinn to Hamilton and Oris.

Design language

Case shape
square
Dial style
matte
Sub-dials
3
Bezel
tachymeter
Bracelet
leather
Hands
baton

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02The community take

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Owners widely praise the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch for its great retro feel, TV-shaped case, and fun color combinations. The automatic version is reported to be accurate at approximately +2 seconds per day. The meca-quartz model starts at $320, while the automatic is around $800 with a bracelet, both featuring a 40.8mm lug-to-lug measurement for wearability. Owners consider the quartz version reasonably priced, with its value linked to its mechanical movement. Overall, owners rate the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch highly for its retro aesthetic and wearability at its price point.

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