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Orient 75th Anniversary StrettovsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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

75th Anniversary Stretto
Orient75th Anniversary Stretto
MSRP $450
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
75th Anniversary Stretto41.5mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
75th Anniversary Stretto40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
75th Anniversary Stretto50m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
75th Anniversary Stretto$450
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
41.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6B24
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
GMT, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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