Knot Watches AT-38vsOrient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date

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Measurements
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AT-38

75th Anniversary Stretto Date
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45.5mm
Thickness
10mm
lowest
11.2mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
45h
highest
40h
MSRP
$444
$395
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9015
Orient F6722
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
7 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Knot Watches Knot AT-38 owners praise its 38mm case size, 10mm case height, and 45mm lug-to-lug as fitting perfectly on smaller wrists, with one owner finding it surprisingly light and comfortable. The multi-layered Urushi lacquer dial, featuring gold applied via scraping, is described as stunning in person and a key aesthetic appeal, while the Miyota 9015 movement is considered good. Some owners note that Knot straps are too short for larger wrists and the strap width is slightly smaller than standard, preventing the use of preferred aftermarket options. On balance, owners rate the Knot Watches Knot AT-38 highly for its comfortable dimensions and the striking dial design at its price point.
The Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date is praised for its well-finished, balanced 38.5mm case that is lighter than other Orient divers, and is considered classy and elegant with a beautiful sun and moon dial. Owners note this limited edition diver costs $241 and features an in-house automatic movement. Some find the sun and moon complication pointless as it's not a true moonphase, and the bracelet clasp is noted as tiny. Overall, owners rate the Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date highly for its elegant design and well-finished case at the price.
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