Which is cheaper, the Akrone C-03 36F or the Orient Helios?

At MSRP the Orient Helios is the cheaper of the two at $335, against $474 for the Akrone C-03 36F — a $139 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Akrone C-03 36F or the Orient Helios?

The Akrone C-03 36F wears larger at 41mm versus 40.5mm for the Orient Helios — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Akrone C-03 36F or the Orient Helios?

The Akrone C-03 36F is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Orient Helios.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Akrone C-03 36F or the Orient Helios?

The Orient Helios carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Akrone C-03 36F.

What movement does the Akrone C-03 36F run compared to the Orient Helios?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Akrone C-03 36F uses the Soprod P024 and the Orient Helios uses the FT622.

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Akrone C-03 36F

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MSRP $474

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Orient Helios

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MSRP $335

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-03 36F41mm

Helios40.5mm

Power Reserve

C-03 36F38h

Helios40h

Water Resistance

C-03 36F100m

Helios30m

MSRP

C-03 36F$474

Helios$335

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Mineral

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

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Green

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Soprod P024

FT622

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$474

$335

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