Citizen Steamboat Willie 1928vsOrient Stretto Date Solar

The measurements

Sized up.

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

Citizen Steamboat Willie 1928 at true scale

Steamboat Willie 1928

Orient Stretto Date Solar at true scale

Stretto Date Solar

Diameter

40mm

32.1mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

39mm

Thickness

n/a

7.1mm

Water Resistance

n/a

30m

MSRP

$325

$285

lowest

Movement

Citizen J810

Seiko VS224

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
40mm
32.1mm
Thickness
n/a
7.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
39mm
Lug Width
21mm
16mm
Water Resistance
Splash resistant
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver-Tone
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Citizen J810
Seiko VS224
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$285

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side.

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

Citizen Steamboat Willie 1928

Owners widely praise the Citizen Steamboat Willie 1928's detailed dial art featuring luminous Mickey and stars, its sapphire crystal, and good lume. Some owners find the dial art beautiful, with one calling Citizen the "budget king" for watches. One owner noted the stock strap might be too short, and another questioned legibility. The case size was reported by one user to be larger than the listed 40mm. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Steamboat Willie 1928 highly for its unique dial art and value.

Orient Stretto Date Solar

Owners praise the Orient Stretto Date Solar for its sharp, clean, and classy look, with some highlighting its refined dial color and simple, light design as fitting well in business-casual settings or with suits. One owner appreciates its affordable price point around $160 and its mechanical nature. However, some find the design generic, and the bracelet clasp offers limited micro-adjustment. One owner described the Orient Stretto Date Solar as appearing like a children's watch and noted its strap makes noise. Overall, owners rate the Orient Stretto Date Solar positively for its attractive aesthetic and value, with the refined dial and clean design being key strengths.

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