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Orient 75th Anniversary StrettovsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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75th Anniversary Stretto
Orient75th Anniversary Stretto
MSRP $450
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
75th Anniversary Stretto41.5mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
75th Anniversary Stretto40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
75th Anniversary Stretto50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
75th Anniversary Stretto$450
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6B24
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
GMT, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$239

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What people say

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Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto

Owners widely praise the Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto for its classy and elegant design, particularly its beautiful sun and moon dial, and note its well-finished and balanced case. The watch features an in-house movement, sapphire crystal, and buttery bezel action, all for $241. Some owners find the 41.8mm case size large, with one owner regretting it's not a true moonphase complication and another finding the bracelet uncomfortable and its clasp tiny. On balance, owners rate the Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto highly for its elegant design and case finishing at the price point.

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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