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Orient 75th Anniversary StrettovsZelos Helmsman 3

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75th Anniversary Stretto
Orient75th Anniversary Stretto
MSRP $450
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
75th Anniversary Stretto41.5mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
75th Anniversary Stretto40h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
75th Anniversary Stretto50m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
75th Anniversary Stretto$450
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Grey
SS - Frost

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6B24
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
GMT, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$529

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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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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