BUREI 36mm Fluted Bezel Oyster BraceletvsOrient Stretto Date Solar

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

BUREI 36mm Fluted Bezel Oyster Bracelet at true scale

36mm Fluted Bezel Oyster Bracelet

Orient Stretto Date Solar at true scale

Stretto Date Solar

Diameter

36mm

32.1mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

39mm

Thickness

n/a

7.1mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

MSRP

$176

lowest

$285

Movement

Japanese automatic

Seiko VS224

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
32.1mm
Thickness
n/a
7.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
39mm
Lug Width
n/a
16mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Japanese automatic
Seiko VS224
Type
Automatic
Solar
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$176
$285
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Reviews

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BUREI 36mm Fluted Bezel Oyster Bracelet

Owners widely praise the BUREI 36mm Fluted Bezel Oyster Bracelet for its excellent value and well-made case, with many finding the 36mm size comfortable and the fluted bezel on an oyster bracelet a mature aesthetic. Some owners report the polished surfaces and bracelet scratch easily, and one notes rough end transitions on the lugs. The lume is considered mediocre, and the bracelet can feel flimsy, though one owner found it kept great time losing about 7 seconds a day. Overall, owners rate the BUREI 36mm Fluted Bezel Oyster Bracelet highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

Orient Stretto Date Solar

Owners widely praise the Orient Stretto Date Solar for its refined, classy look, beautiful textured dial that shines, and overall value at a great price, with some appreciating its simple, mechanical, and light design. One owner notes the sapphire crystal, day and date complications, and excellent movement. However, some find the design generic and derivative, and one owner describes it as appearing like a children's watch with a noisy strap. The bracelet clasp offers limited micro-adjustment, and some commenters wish for a larger case size. Overall, owners rate the Orient Stretto Date Solar highly for its attractive dial and value at the price.

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