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Orient Stretto DatevsVario Futurist

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Stretto Date
OrientStretto Date
MSRP $360
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stretto Date38.5mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Stretto Date40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Stretto Date50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Stretto Date$360
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
11.2mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
White
Purple

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6722
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$360
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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