Orient Stretto DatevsSpecht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic
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Measurements
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Stretto Date

Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic
Diameter
38.5mm
37mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
n/a
Thickness
11.2mm
lowest
12mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
40h
42h
highest
MSRP
$360
$180
lowest
Movement
Orient F6722
Seiko NH35
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
7 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Orient Stretto Date for its sharp, clean, and beautiful appearance, with its thin and ergonomic 38.5mm case noted as a particular strength for wearability. It is also recognized as a solid, versatile, and affordable option for everyday wear. Some owners find the design derivative, noting a lack of uniqueness compared to other models. Overall, owners rate the Orient Stretto Date highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability at an accessible price point.
The vibrant sunburst dials and compact 38.5mm case size are consistently praised. The 50m water resistance is noted as a limitation. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any specific points.
The Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic is praised for its excellent build quality and substantial 150g weight, contributing to a quality feel, and is noted for its super thin profile fitting nicely on smaller wrists. Owners report a textured wine dial and a well-aligned date window, with one noting it fits comfortably on a 6.75-inch wrist without feeling heavy. The watch's actual appearance differs from renders, with a flatter profile and polished bevels rather than expected slimmer, more pronounced ones, and the use of a 28.5mm dial may accommodate modders. One owner described a negative customer service experience with a failure to ship and an undeliverable customer service email. Overall, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0019 Automatic highly for its build quality and comfortable, thin profile on the wrist.
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