Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Orient Stretto Date?

At MSRP the Orient Stretto Date is the cheaper of the two at $360, against $1,500 for the Astor + Banks AB Clásico — a $1,140 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB Clásico or the Orient Stretto Date?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico wears larger at 40mm versus 38.5mm for the Orient Stretto Date — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB Clásico run compared to the Orient Stretto Date?

The Astor + Banks AB Clásico runs a manual caliber (ETA 6497-1), while the Orient Stretto Date runs a automatic (F6722).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsOrient Stretto Date

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Astor + Banks AB Clásico

ab-clasico

MSRP $1,500

Orient Stretto Date

ra-ac0r01s30b

MSRP $360

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB Clásico40mm

Stretto Date38.5mm

Power Reserve

AB Clásico40h

Stretto Date40h

Water Resistance

AB Clásico50m

Stretto Date50m

MSRP

AB Clásico$1,500

Stretto Date$360

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

White

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

ETA 6497-1

F6722

Type

Manual

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$360

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

Orient Stretto Date

Owners widely praise the Orient Stretto Date for its sharp, clean, and beautiful appearance, with its thin and ergonomic design frequently highlighted as a key strength for comfortable everyday wear. It is considered a solid, versatile, and affordable option, with one owner specifically noting its simple, light, and inexpensive nature around $160. However, some community members find its design derivative and lacking uniqueness. Overall, owners rate the Orient Stretto Date highly for its attractive aesthetics and comfortable, affordable wearability.

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