So Many Choices! The Straton Tourer

[@ForeverUnknowing]

This model range (and for that matter, this channel) reminds me why watch collecting is so much fun.

[@gynechiatrist]

As a 63 year old that owned a 68 Dodge Charger in blue, and having shopped for a GMT for months, and being 6ft 3, and loving quartz due to accuracy and noooooo winding- guess which I have ordered! I knew that I was watching your “tubes” for a reason. Many thanks.

[@kevindehinkelai7464]

Gotta love that little 40mm with the Rhonda swiss quartz, it hit every indices bang on the mark too, great look to it 70s stylee 🇬🇧🇬🇬

[@darrensmith6999]

Wow that green!, love 70s style watches.

[@jeffwmaynard]

Wife pre ordered the GMT in green with both strap and bracelet for me for Christmas. Can't wait!

[@RavenWindrunner]

The green triple calendar looks gorgeous based on the pictures on their website. The dials all look super deep (like a lot of depth) which makes you think they will be super thick but surprisingly they aren't that thick.

[@tsoioleg]

Can't wait for my blue 43mm GMT. I was looking for a GMT automatic that didn't look like a Rolex homage diver yet with decent water resistance. A watch you can take to overseas trips and swim with. This fits the bill. I was a bit concerned that 43mm may be too big for my wrist especially with that height so thank you for showing it on your wrist and giving me a peace of mind with your explanation. This is exactly why your reviews are very useful.

[@TastyGravyCollectables.]

The green on green is sensational all the best for the new year Jody and keep up the good work the benchmark for watch channels.

[@andrewhannam.]

The colours and the dials look fantastic!

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

Looks great, very well done 70's look.

[@Janet_Airlines802]

I love the blue triple calendar automatic. Those orange stitches make it pop. Very nice 👍

[@RyTyme]

The dial on that GMT is stunning.

[@Blue_3rd]

I really like these! The lack of spec written on the dial is great, I wish other brands would take note! 👍

[@stusims6567]

I just looked at the Stratton sight, and there are only three of one style left! Someone definitely sees them as worthwhile!!! I love those double bezels! I could be entertained for hours and hours with one of these.

[@surfitli]

Very nice. Great to see them for real. I pre-ordered a 3-Hand. I agree about the Swisstech GMT movment, I really don’t know anything, good or bad, about them. They could be really great and become an option for The ETA. Time will tell. There was another watch that had both an internal rotating Bezel and an external unidirectional Bezel. The Prometheus Eagle Ray that came out in 2018. It also had a cushion case. It had the bezels regressed to the tourer. The GMT Bezel was the internal with the ET Bezel being the external.

[@meshmesh22]

I am in love with this vintage style. And it reminds me too about childhood the seventies.

[@andrewf6133]

Nabbed a 40mm black Tourer GMT the day it was launched. Top review Jody and another great looking watch from Kyle.

[@saintdave1877]

Reminiscent of the Seiko Recraft watches that came on the multicoloured NATO's. The Stratons have a really colourful dial and love the yellow and blue bezel. Great looking all-rounder 👍

[@JoshuaC0rbit]

Exactly. I got the blue recraft with blue NATO. I love 70s chronos.

[@saintdave1877]

@@JoshuaC0rbit that one's on my list , but , I've ran out of birthday's and Xmas' til August next year 🤣

[@nacozinhacomfernando]

As a Brazilian I have to say that I really like your shirt! Grew up watching Senna race. Keep up the good work, it’s loads of fan to watch your videos

[@christopherlaidler8001]

I love the look of Straton watches, especially with th motoring connection. Great colour and styling, very nice!

[@earthenjadis8199]

I love these kind of vintage inspired 70s sports watches - right up my alley. Needs a cushion style case, indexed inner chapter ring and a triangular seconds hand in a bright colour. I'm tempted by this one, but part of this hobby is recognising watches you can admire but not give into the urge to buy - otherwise, you'd have 50 watches that were collectively worth $20,000. Maybe some people aspire to this, but I think deep down, most of us want a small and refined collection of our "grails". And when i say "small", I mean 3 to 8 watches.

[@seanmyhill7129]

Definitely the best micro brand out there. Love that retro look. Superb!!!

[@touchmylucas115]

I really do enjoy that dial. It's a nice change from the ubiquitous sunburst or plain black dial.

[@rioriggs3568]

Looking amazing as usual! Love the brand! Great review J.

[@lucschrder6821]

Great review, got my preorder already done. And now i'm happy that i done so :)

[@GabrielGGabGattringer]

The greeen 43mm GMT looks amazing!

[@shaunfrost8938]

Thanks Jodi! My choice would be the blue quartz GMT - I thought Ud be up for the green and orange auto for sure! A great vid

[@lifeboat7]

I have the Moto Koure Mechanical in green. One of my favourites. Inspired by the dash of a vintage car. Worth a look if you like these and they are discounted now.

[@djapojunior]

Straton makes gorgeous watches. And I kind of think picking a quartz chrono from Straton would be the ideal quartz watch of any collection. In any case, all their models seem excellent, love the retro racing vibe, thumbs up.

[@derbagger22]

That brown does look so well balanced. I'm sure you can pioneer the review of the Swisstech for the long term...

[@dialanddram]

Yeah, that was a bit of a disappointment when I read the spec sheet and realized there's a movement in there that I've never heard of.

[@morgan97475]

Nice looking watches but the Straton I want is the Speciale....currently sold out. Not surprising at all. Hopefully, they make more of those.

[@stratonwatchco]

Morgan Smiley more coming 2020 :)

[@andrewd7586]

I ordered mine just on 2 weeks ago with the additional bracelet in 40mm, triple calendar GMT quartz! Try saying that 3 times fast!🤣 I reckon they’re a stunning looking watch Jody so just watching the letterbox every day! 👀 It’s easy to get confused with all the variances for sure! I think I almost ordered the model I liked in every type of colour, then printed them off to gauge which one I REALLY liked!🤪🤬 Good review again mate!👍🏻😎

[@discingaround]

I'm REALLY loving all these textured and daring colored dials that manufacturers are coming out with. Seiko (Grand Seiko, Alpinist, etc) style sunburst or snowflake dials are great but this Straton dial is sexxxxy!

[@gregwallace9035]

I'll take the green one and put it on a black and green nato. Great review as usual Jody

[@briancolyer8483]

Enjoyed the review brother....the mind boggles at the number of combinations, they do look the dogs....⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm]

I gotta save up....I need to add one of these to my collection....Thanks for the great review

[@philipadams3325]

It would pop it up a notch to have the date wheel custom colored. I am wearing my Straton Curve in blue with the Meca-Q chrono as I watch this vid. Really like Straton's aesthetics.

[@oldiesfreek]

Love that brown one! :) Great review once again, mate!

[@antonioferreira2996]

Hello, When you will review the steinhart Ocean One 39 black Ceramic, they have a new bezel. The watch, is of course, a rolex submariner homage, but with the ETA 2824, Sapphire glass, ceramic Bezel and the bracelet looks good... Seems to be a good deal.

[@johnv6542]

There all so beautiful but that 40mm quartz wow

[@ummar02]

The triple calendar in blue I like it I definitely do like it 🥰. One thing more it’s bracelet look like IWC mark 17 bracelet 🙂.

[@collierhouston1102]

Added the blue automatic one on the bracelet to my cart on their website

[@Cloxxki]

Thanks to Jody, my Loreo is kept on wrist, as I write this, but a Straton curatec clasp :-D Spectacular how much they've done with so little orange on a black and white design.

[@Kenichimightiest]

Jody. Cheers m8. And happy new years.

[@bdumon]

Give me the brown GMT Auto with a pair of their driving gloves to go with it....love it. 70s rock!

[@jasue2000]

Thanks Jodi, love the value watch reviews. Watching all of those videos inspired me into a Christmas present for me. I ended up gettin a cracking deal on Tubor Heritage Monte Carlo! That thing scratches the super 70’s itch pretty damn well. Not a budget watch but a GREAT deal on a great watch 🤗

[@-Dash-]

I always like the Straton colourways

[@0ndyR]

I was hoping you were going to review this, it was nice to see it in detail and on wrist. I've now ordered the green GMT. More than fair price for a GMT and love the design.

[@olipantea8508]

Ronda GMT 40 mm is my favourite.Anyway,they all look nice

[@JEFFKINGS]

I got the preorder email on these about a month ago and decided I'd wait a bit to decide - long story short, with the holidays and everything else going on, I totally forgot! The green GMT really caught my eye in the promotional photos, so I already had that model in mind, but your video has me leaning towards the quartz model instead of the automatic. Say what you will about quartz watches, but the curious choice of movement for the auto really made me think twice about spending over $500 on a brand that I've never owned before. For just $319 (bracelet only), however, I feel like I can take the risk. Great overview as always!

[@willardhooton920]

40mm GMT would be my pic ‘o the day👌 Lug to lug height looks rather lengthy on the 43mm with those end links factored in! That said, your brown piece looks funky-fresh!

[@christophernewman2817]

So, another $340 flies away of my bank account, like monkeys from the Wicked Witch’s lair. The 40mm Quartz GMT was the money option for me here. 43mm a little too big (I always find Stratton watches wear a little bigger for me). But adding one of these to my collection is a no-brainer. Rock solid engineering, a bulletproof Ronda movement and the sapphire glass. This will be my fourth Straton. I think we are now seeing a clear stratification of the micro-brand market; Zelos, Straton and Helm consistently ahead of most of the competition.

[@CyberRabid.]

The 40mm gmt's look really nice.

[@zacharymalik]

thanks for introducing the Straton Tourer range. lucky you for getting an early one. which GMT one did you keep? i would have plumped for the green automatic GMT.

[@chrispeek380]

Not really my cup of tea but for what it offers it seems like a fair deal and I do quite like those leather straps. That side view of case design is quite well done and looks attractive. I have to echo your distaste for the clasp. That awful clasp with the striations is the ubiquitous, bottom of the barrel Chinese clasp you can get on the Chinese websites or on eBay for a few dollars. I've seen more than one watch on this channel selling for $300 to $500 use that clasp and it always baffles me. Just as a small design point I also think they could have been a little more creative with the case back logo. Maybe they don't need a mermaid riding a dolphin holding a trident fighting an octopus but that Globe logo is pretty "meh". Out of curiosity why did you not do a Timegrapher look at these new, relatively unknown movements, I think I would have been quite interesting.

[@Kydos37]

Really interesting piece but unfortunately not a great time for me to be buying so will probably let this one go. I really love the black, the blue and yellow pop just enough to give it character without being overdone. I kind of wish all three configs went with the timezone bezel on the inside and the minute bezel on the outside though. It makes more sense to me to have quicker access to the minute bezel as you're hardly going to be adjusting the timezone too often, in most cases. Great video Jody! Was really keen to see these in more than a picture.

[@stevenwymor1398]

Damn, attention to detail with some radial brushing on the insert to kinda match the dial. Nice.

[@JoshuaC0rbit]

These are still my favorite watches that you've reviewed on this channel. If I hadn't bought my Seiko V175-DENO I'd be after one of the stratons.

[@stevefox8605]

Like them, but couldn't bring myself to send that much on a microbrand--but I will get one in a year or so on the used market. Happy New year 👍🏻👍🏻

[@markplayford5836]

Love the green & orange combo with the leather strap but been honest there other Straton sportier models I prefer.

[@AtheistOrphan]

Straton Tourer? Sounds like a vintage car!

[@greamespens1460]

It look a Duesy!

[@tsoioleg]

The owner of the brand Kyle is avid racer

[@karlsenula9495]

Kinda might be the point.

[@davemiller3027]

Great review Jody!! I am really thinking hard about picking up a GMT with black dial with the bracelet but the one you showed and the one the picture on their website is not the same. So I’m kind of now on the fence. I’m with you on the Swiss Tec movement not sure about it. I just picked up an Islander watch from Long Island watch and it’s definitely what Seiko should of done vs going with the 5. We’ll Cheers and Have A Safe and Blessed New Years!!!!!

[@joeesparza6108]

Believe you meant STP , which is Swiss Technology Production , owned by Fossil. STP actually manufacturers several eta clones and many with great complications! Check out their website.

[@stratonwatchco]

Joe Esparza wrong, Swisstech is not STP, different company entirely. Swisstech have been making movements since 1987 and Swiss Made mechanical movements since 2007. HK based company with manufacturing in China and in Switzerland

[@NotoriousK_I_T]

Really nice. 40mm looks like the way I'd go. Price could be an issue though.

[@rogerpianoking1945]

Like the blue one with date month and the stranglers golden brown one 😂. . There’s a bit of a turtle look as well on the case. Like these watches a lot better than the driver. I’m a bit on the fence wether I’d buy, but would probably go for the golden brown stranglers one. Another cracking micro brand 👍

[@alangray6961]

I like Strattons style. Modern twist on a 70's look. I would like to see them do a 38mm diameter. I also think the dual pattern reminds me of an eyeball.

[@jukebox1794]

or even a 32 or 30mm ya

[@shaneweightman]

Some interesting watches there , should be one someone loves ,Happy New Yr ,, Shane uk 🇬🇧

[@wingi7722]

I was rather tempted but as I already have a Syncro, Legera and a Local Time I think I might need to pass on this particular occasion especially as I would like to obtain one of his 44mm rectangular chronos that he's planning to release later this year. That would make 4 Stratons for me!

[@dardyole3967]

Nice watches, I've got a brown triple calendar on order, really looking forward to receiving it

[@Atamoss]

Nice review, the watches are beautiful, but I find them very expensive even with the pre-order price.

[@JayPacKay]

I think the watches looks good but the price for the quartz GMT is way off 300$ for a chep ronda movment and that is with the discount without the discount over 400$ . You can buy a Phoibos for around 200$ with same ronda quartz movment 😵

[@douglassteltenkamp]

Made interesting discovery today. You can buy a brand new quartz movement i.e. Quality Seiko. For under 40$ USD. That is for brand new movement. The cost to service automatic. 200$. Minimum.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Just replace the movement for $50. Cheers!

[@Rick-ve5lx]

The GMT has the same movement as the Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT which is better specced, nicer looking and $100 cheaper.

[@stratonwatchco]

Richard Spencer better looking is subjective but better specced how? I assume the phoibos has sapphire, does it have 20ATM? Does it also have a moveable internal bezel and movable outer bezel ie. two bezels? Is it offered in so many sizes, colors and strap options?

[@tantu2395]

Adding to the fun list, but the design of Seiko and Oris get more interested.

[@dialanddram]

Great-looking watch, but I was put off by the no-name automatic movement in the GMT. The asking price for the quartz is a bit too steep.

[@dialanddram]

Although, now that I take a closer look at the three-hand and even the triple calendar, they've got basically a poor-man's GMT function by either the external or internal bezels. The triple-calendar with its diver external and 12-hour internal that can be set to track a second time zone is growing on me pretty quickly! Seems like a great do-it-all travel watch.

[@captbumbler5356]

Nice looking watches but not for me. I do fancy a GMT sometime but not at those prices. thank you for this review. Keep up the good work. Have a Happy New Year.

[@daan1599]

Gorgeous. Was looking since the launch of this one. Maybe I'll save up for my grail instead of these... for now that's my newyears resolution. Maybthe force be with me!

[@unknowntraveller8633]

Just looked at their Classic Driver watches and they are beautiful, Sapphire Crystal included in the price and a nice 40 mm size lovely. Currently the US to Aussie dollar exchange rate makes these a little on the not sure will I or won't I as far as pricing is concerned.

[@duncanhamilton5841]

Kyle certainly knows the style he likes, and executes very well. They don't really speak to me at the moment though - I think I'd need an Alfa GTV to get the most from one of these.

[@carazable]

I would have picked blue triple calendar on leather strap 👍. Great options by Stratton.

[@mikecambridge5493]

Interesting watches. Very colorful. But the brushed lines on dial spoils it and makes it look cheap. Imho. Great channel, always look forward to your vids.

[@tods.9947]

I think these are very good value for the money. But the triple calendar looks a bunch like my Hamilton Pan Europ chronograph. That would drive me a bit wacky. 40mm auto GMT would be my choice.

[@Senna-xi1gr]

My new driver is on its way. 👍🇬🇧🏆

[@bobjoijj4283]

Hey Jody another great video, Just wondering if you could do some aliexpress clasp and bracelet reviews? You've mentioned some in the past, perhaps a link to which shop you got them from would be very much appreciated!

[@BhekiBear]

If you feel like giving any of them away, I'll have the quartz on the bracelet please 😁. Anyway, Jody, have a wonderful New Year and thanks for all the entertaining and informative videos. All the best for the upcoming year and keep ticking!

[@FrozenMando]

Love the channel, Jody! I was curious if you could share some of the exchange groups you are in on Facebook? Would love to have one of your watches on my wrist! Haha.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Hey mate! I flip a lot on AWBSS, an Aussie group run by Chris from Horology House. Cheers!

[@RiseAgainst38]

Love your content, thanks. Where would you buy a leather or jubilee strap from? 👍

[@rp20832]

Well... if it's this close to new years, it's a new watch budget, right... Right? ;). Dammit Jody you enabler.

[@lassemanbikes2385]

Love the black. A GMT Quarts in black want to come home to me i think. I will dive in my wallet to se if it's possible for a quarts. As always a very good video.

[@Dave062YT]

Very nice but some of the prices already a bit cheeky for the movements both quartz and autos so wouldn't pay any more

[@storm3016]

I've been thinking about a Straton ever since you did that big 100K giveaway. I just love what they're doing, finally a brand that's not afraid to stand out. I was going to get the new Traska Freediver in mint with a Sapphire bezel but I think I'm gonna go with a Straton instead. It will probably be my only watch-purchase of 2020 as I have too many already. #G-ShocksDon'tCount

[@storm3016]

fudge, first time I used a # and it was an instant fail, lol

[@kurtf3441]

I would have preordered one easily if they made an automatic GMT version of the 40mm case size, making it in 43mm only made it an auto pass from me. Other than that it's a cool watch

[@dparis2172]

These watches would compliment a 70's style mustache quite well. I like the twist that Straton is putting on their watches, but these, once again, are a near miss for me.

[@TheWeardale1]

I'm not a fan of the dial rings (correct word?) - I'd prefer a bigger dial...

[@fondajames]

I love the dial so much but just a bit too big for me. The 40mm autos are close but just too thick

[@TinBin-Craig]

my fav is the green gmt.... cheers

[@propblast82nd]

Thumbs up #57 says HAPPY NEW YEAR !!! Thanks Jody

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks mate!

[@charadasan]

Hello Jody, I just ordered the GMT automatic, but I think that will want to change the bracelet clasp, any option you recommend? Thanks!

[@ajvoice6290]

Great review Jody, this quartz GMT or the Phiobos Eagle Ray GMT - which would be your choice?

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Hey mate! Tough choice. I'd be tempted by the Phoibos, I think. Definitely one of their bext models in the range. Cheers!

[@ajvoice6290]

@@JustOneMoreWatch Great, thanks for that. Regards, Andy

[@davidrosenblum2178]

I'm going to enjoy adding the 43mm quartz blue to my expanding GMT collection. I like the fact that the automatic's GMT hand can be adjusted in half-hour increments. That's the first time I have encountered that. Does the quartz GMT adjust in half-hour increments as well or not?

[@tsoioleg]

I believe 43mm GMT is automatic not quartz.

[@davidrosenblum2178]

Nope, Port Artur, 43mm is available in both automatic and quartz.