Which is cheaper, the Vaer Swiss or the Orient Star Semi Skeleton?

At MSRP the Orient Star Semi Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $380, against $1,099 for the Vaer Swiss — a $719 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer Swiss or the Orient Star Semi Skeleton?

The Orient Star Semi Skeleton wears larger at 40.4mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Swiss — a 4.4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Vaer Swiss or the Orient Star Semi Skeleton?

The Vaer Swiss is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Orient Star Semi Skeleton.

What movement does the Vaer Swiss run compared to the Orient Star Semi Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Vaer Swiss uses the Miyota 2035 and the Orient Star Semi Skeleton uses the Orient F6R42.

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Vaer SwissvsOrient Star Semi Skeleton

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Vaer Swiss

MSRP $1,099

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RE-AT0201G

MSRP $380

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Swiss36mm

Semi Skeleton40.4mm

Power Reserve

Swiss—

Semi Skeleton50h

Water Resistance

Swiss100m

Semi Skeleton50m

MSRP

Swiss$1,099

Semi Skeleton$380

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

—

AR Coating

—

Dial Color

Swiss

Champagne Gold

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

Orient F6R42

Power Reserve

50h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,099

$380

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