In a watch world when everything is so samey, these are refreshingly different.
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely.
@fragzzone2 жыл бұрын
I've been looking into those sapphire bezel inserts for a while but would like to know how practical or fragile they are before I mod any of my dive watches.
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
I've actually got a watch with a sapphire bezel that is similar to this one, which I've had for quite a while (2 years). It's holding up well, no issues at all. s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Af2Mt7 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnSraqCMqN6rias
@felo60352 жыл бұрын
Great review James 👏 I really like the speciale... hopeto add to my collection one day. Cheers mate.
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate 👍 You and me both.
@datilderek12 жыл бұрын
Straton makes some really nice watches. The intensity of the colors on their dials is amazing. They also have a good handle on design and capturing a retro vibe.
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
You're absolutely right.
@gunjja132 жыл бұрын
I really love Straton watches. Super interesting designs. A lot of retro vibes going on with them. I would go with the quartz I guess. It's a little to chunky looking with the automatic because of the square case. I think I'll buy soon the STRATON YACHT RACER QUARTZ with the black dial with red/light blue.
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
That's why I love the look of their watches too. The 70's style retro designs. Nice. Do you have any other Straton watches in your collection already?
@gunjja132 жыл бұрын
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Yes the Straton Classic Driver with the green dial. Bought it from a friend who didn't like it after buying it. My luck :) I think after the Yacht Racer I'll buy the STRATON COMP DRIVER also with the green dial.
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
@@gunjja13 That worked out well then.
@JasonTheWatchGuy2 жыл бұрын
For your grail you'd have to go for the Valjoux! If you're going to do it, go the whole way. The purple really does it for me, it's quite speciale 😉
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
That's a good point actually mate. A grail watch should be Speciale after all 😉
@johnmuthan2862 жыл бұрын
Nice choice of music for the wrist views. As for the watch, I can understand some might like it's originality and rebirth of 70s styling, but not the design nor the chronos in general appeal to me.
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate. I enjoy doing those outdoor bits.
@angelherrera68202 жыл бұрын
Really like both of these. Definitely like that these aren't the same old dive watch homage/copy of something else. I would own both. Would like to see them both with automatic movements. Great reviews. Cheers!
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
The Speciale is the automatic version. But, they don't do one for the Syncro though. Thanks. I'm glad you liked them.
@WesWatchRoom2 жыл бұрын
Very nice mate, definitely a big fan of the green one, not so much the other though. Love the insert and retro race styling, definitely a cool one for sure.
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
They certainly have a distinct style don't they?
@AlexanderB.2 жыл бұрын
Straton is one of the brands with a very special and distinctive design language and some of their offering are surprisingly affordable given the design effort that went into these watches. The Valjoux version of the Speciale is just ridiculously chunky. This yellow sunburst is actually the colour I would go for.
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
You're absolutely right, they stand out from a lot of the other microbrands due to their designs.
@paulandrews76222 жыл бұрын
Really funky 70's vibe. That yellow dial is stunning, I'm a sucker for yellow btw. The 7750 version is just too high though, so if I was in the market for a "Huggy Bear" timepiece, I'd go for the Quartz I think. Both lovely watches though. Nicely different !!
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
I love the 70's vibe too. Style and music. Do you mean too high in price or physically too high, as in tall?
@jasonbostock4082 жыл бұрын
great unboxing they remind me of my childhood days in the late 70s which is a look many now seem to appreciate great watches overall well worth a look
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. I'm definitely one that appreciates the 70's style, as well as the music too.
@jasonbostock4082 жыл бұрын
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR glad to see you looking better mate and your subs are going really well you deserve them to keep me entertained and yes I am still buying too many watches )
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate. We're edging closer to that magical 10k.
@paulhiggins87742 жыл бұрын
Love the blue one, still a tad expensive for a quartz watch if you compare it to the Accurist retro watches
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
The blue does look good. You're paying a bit extra for the unique design I guess.
@seeker76792 жыл бұрын
They all look great, if a touch large. I think the VK is the way to go on the yellow variant it's just too thick otherwise, as well as better alignment and a bucket full of cash cheaper. Cheers bud👍
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
Yeah they are pretty chunky.
@fooshman51633 ай бұрын
I’m a bit late to the party but a great review matey. Love this brand 🙏
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR3 ай бұрын
@@fooshman5163 Well, you know what they say... Better late than never. Cheers mate. They do make some really interesting pieces don't they?
@fooshman51633 ай бұрын
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Ha ha no worries bud…yeah I’ve had my eye on a Syncro for quite some time (the Green one you reviewed is probably my favourite) but I’m very reluctant to buy new as I actually think they’re a bit expensive and what with all the import tax on top as well. The trouble is they just don’t come up preowned much do they? I guess might have to stop being tight and just bite the bullet on a new one. 🙏
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR3 ай бұрын
@@fooshman5163 I know exactly what you mean there. I've been doing the same myself 😆
@Andrew.W752 жыл бұрын
I think these are really nice & that the Valjoux is worth the extra expense, especially if you plan to keep the watch in the long term. Most watchmakers can service a 7750 & Valjoux has a long history of making great chronograph movements!
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
That's very true.
@stephenhuber10792 жыл бұрын
I love the design, perhaps a bit to thick, but I'm drawn to the square-ish shape of the case, dial configuration, color ways, and straps. If it were under 12 mm thick it would be an awesome watch. I like the day-date better though, so that would be the auto and it is like a Chunky candy bar, lol.
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
It is a little on the chucky side. But you do get used to it.
@stephenhuber10792 жыл бұрын
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR plus its not a watch I would wear every day. It looks so COOL!
@rodpanhard2 жыл бұрын
I'd love a Straton Speciale, the brown one especially looks straight out of the 70's, I can afford the quartz one but I'm holding out until I can get the automatic.
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
We're in the same boat then. Is it the all brown one or the brown and off-white one you want?
@rodpanhard2 жыл бұрын
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR I intitially thought the brown and white but there is a wrist shot of the all brown on the Straton sales page and it looks fantastic so I'm now leaning towards this. It's just a bit more expensive than I usually go on a watch, £500 is usually my upper limit.
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
@@rodpanhard I think I know which one you mean. It does look good... They all do.
@PpaStrmpf2 жыл бұрын
Read the article from Fratelowatches about three alternatives to Moonswatch and stumbled upon Straton in that article. Guess which one I eyed. The all brown off white. As I checked were all sold out.
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
That's definitely the one for me.
@gmotionedc5412 Жыл бұрын
I’ll take quartz all day. I bet servicing that auto won’t be cheap!😲
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Жыл бұрын
No, it's probably not.
@BCallum2 жыл бұрын
I really like that yellow!!! It is speciale!!!
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
Very Speciale 😉
@MaroMarenio2 жыл бұрын
First comment?
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
Yes it is.
@MaroMarenio2 жыл бұрын
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR nice 👊
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
@@MaroMarenio What do you think of the watches then?
@MaroMarenio2 жыл бұрын
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR I prefer the green one.
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
@@MaroMarenio Would you go with the green if you were getting one then, or a different colour?
@grahamburgess84562 жыл бұрын
I think they tend to all look similar...a bit of a one trick pony
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
They definitely have a certain style. I take it you aren't really a fan then?
@grahamburgess84562 жыл бұрын
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR they look ok but not really for me, but just my opinion
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR2 жыл бұрын
@@grahamburgess8456 That's fine. They won't be for everyone.
@toughguy2186 Жыл бұрын
Stolen design from: “MINERVA INCABLOC”
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Жыл бұрын
I had no idea. I'd not heard of this before.
@toughguy2186 Жыл бұрын
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR There is one available right now on eBay, I would’ve buy it if I didn’t have already two of them 😂😂😂