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Orient Stretto ChronographvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Stretto Chronograph
OrientStretto Chronograph
MSRP $350
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stretto Chronograph40mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Stretto Chronograph40h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Stretto Chronograph50m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Stretto Chronograph$350
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.12mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Champagne
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
VS752
Miyota 6T33
Type
Solar
Manual
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$888

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What people say

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Orient Stretto Chronograph

Owners praise the Orient Stretto Chronograph for its exclusivity and unique colorway, with one owner noting a preference for the version without the logo for a classier aesthetic. One owner found the bracelet uncomfortable. Overall, owners appreciate the Orient Stretto Chronograph for its distinctive appearance.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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