Which is cheaper, the Aryon Degrade Automatic or the Orient Helios?

At MSRP the Orient Helios is the cheaper of the two at $335, against $589 for the Aryon Degrade Automatic — a $254 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aryon Degrade Automatic or the Orient Helios?

The Orient Helios wears larger at 40.5mm versus 38mm for the Aryon Degrade Automatic — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aryon Degrade Automatic or the Orient Helios?

The Aryon Degrade Automatic is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Orient Helios.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aryon Degrade Automatic or the Orient Helios?

The Aryon Degrade Automatic carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Orient Helios.

What movement does the Aryon Degrade Automatic run compared to the Orient Helios?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aryon Degrade Automatic uses the Miyota 8215 and the Orient Helios uses the Orient FT622.

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Aryon Degrade Automatic

MSRP $589

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MSRP $335

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At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Degrade Automatic38mm

Helios40.5mm

Power Reserve

Degrade Automatic42h

Helios40h

Water Resistance

Degrade Automatic100m

Helios30m

MSRP

Degrade Automatic$589

Helios$335

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Mineral

AR Coating

Yes

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Dial Color

Amber

Green

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

Orient FT622

Beat Rate

0 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$589

$335

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