Japanese watchmaker Orient has unveiled ten new additions to its Contemporary Collection, introducing vibrant dial colours and fresh designs across the Orient Stretto Date and Orient Stretto Day & Night ranges.
The latest launch continues the evolution of the Stretto series, which debuted in 2025 and quickly became one of Orient’s most distinctive modern collections. Designed for urban lifestyles and fashion-conscious watch enthusiasts, the new models blend striking aesthetics with the reliability of Orient’s in-house mechanical movements.
What Is the Orient Stretto Collection?
The name “Stretto” comes from an Italian musical term used to describe a rapid increase in tempo leading towards a dramatic climax. Orient says the concept reflects the fast-paced energy of modern city life, inspiring a collection that balances contemporary design with traditional mechanical watchmaking.
The Stretto line stands apart thanks to its architectural styling, featuring wedge-shaped indices inspired by skyscrapers and sunburst-finished dials that create a sense of movement and depth.
For more information about the brand, visit the official Orient Watches website.
New Orient Stretto Date Models Bring Pop & Metallic Colours
The headline additions to the collection are five new Orient Stretto Date models, each housed in a 38.5mm stainless steel case and powered by the automatic in-house Calibre F6722 movement.
Dial Colours Include:
- Green
- Blue
- Pink
- Orange
- Limited-edition blue gradation
The four standard Spring/Summer 2026 models feature vibrant colours paired with Orient’s signature sunburst dial finish, creating a fresh and youthful look that differs significantly from previous collections.
The standout model is the limited-edition RA-AC0R09L, restricted to 2,300 pieces worldwide. It features an embossed striped pattern combined with a vertical blue gradient dial, alongside special caseback engravings and individual serial numbering.
Orient Stretto Day & Night Adds Colourful New Variants
Orient has also introduced five new Stretto Day & Night watches, featuring larger 41.5mm cases and a more complex dial layout.
The collection includes:
- White dial with gold-tone accents
- Brown dial with rose-gold-tone accents
- Green dial stainless steel model
- Navy blue dial stainless steel model
- Multi-colour Spring/Summer 2026 edition
The most eye-catching release is the multi-colour Spring/Summer model, which combines all four colours found in the new Stretto Date collection.
Features include:
- Blue Day & Night display at 4 o’clock
- Sun and moon indicators
- Orange concentric detailing
- Pink minute track
- Green seconds hand
- Day-of-the-week subdial at 10 o’clock
Mechanical Movements and Everyday Durability
Both Stretto collections are powered by Orient’s in-house automatic movements with hand-winding capability.
Orient Stretto Date
- Calibre F6722
- Over 40-hour power reserve
- Date display
- Sapphire crystal glass
- 50m water resistance
- Exhibition caseback
- 22 jewels
Orient Stretto Day & Night
- Calibre F6B24
- Over 40-hour power reserve
- Day & Night complication
- Date display
- Exhibition caseback
- 50m water resistance
- 22 jewels
Orient states that the bi-directional winding system allows the watches to reach full power quickly while maintaining an accuracy range of +25 to -15 seconds per day.
A Fresh Direction for Mechanical Watch Design
The latest Stretto releases show Orient embracing bolder colours and contemporary styling while maintaining the value-driven mechanical watchmaking that has made the Japanese brand popular among collectors for more than 70 years.
By combining colourful dials, architectural inspiration and proven in-house movements, the new Stretto range offers a modern alternative for enthusiasts seeking an everyday mechanical watch with standout personality.
For additional details on the collection, visit the official Orient product catalogue.
