Head to head
Laco vs Orient Stretto Date
Two automatic watches from different brands, €21 apart, recorded at Tempus on 12 November 2026.
What the spec sheets say
The Laco leads on 0 points, the Orient Stretto Date on 1 (price at our check).
- Choose the Laco if you prefer its brand or its design: the spec sheet gives it no edge.
- Choose the Orient Stretto Date if you want to pay less (a €21 gap).
Line by line
CriterionLacoOrient
Price at our check€390€369Advantage
MovementAutomaticAutomatic
CalibreLaco 2S (alternative Miyota 82S0)Orient F6722
CrystalSapphireSapphire
Water resistance50 m50 m
Diameter39 mm38.5 mm
Thickness11.55 mm11.2 mm
Comparison based on the retailer’s spec sheets, without handling the watches. Criteria with no objective winner (diameter, calibre) are left undecided.
Questions
Short answers
Which is cheaper, the Laco or the Orient Stretto Date?
The Orient Stretto Date, at €369 against €390 at our check on 12 November 2026.
Which is more water-resistant?
Neither: both are water-resistant to 50 m.
Do they have the same crystal?
Yes, a sapphire crystal on both.