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Orient Stretto DatevsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Stretto Date
OrientStretto Date
MSRP $360
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stretto Date38.5mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Stretto Date40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Stretto Date50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Stretto Date$360
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
11.2mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6722
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$360
$239

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What people say

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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