BA111OD Chapter 7 Skeleton AnthracitevsOrient Star M34 F8 Skeleton Hand Winding


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Measurements
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Chapter 7 Skeleton Anthracite

M34 F8 Skeleton Hand Winding
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.5mm
lowest
Thickness
10.5mm
lowest
10.8mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
Power Reserve
38h
70h
highest
MSRP
$1,635
lowest
$2,860
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Orient F8B61
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners and reviewers widely praise the BA111OD Chapter 7 Skeleton Anthracite for its well-finished, legible skeletonized dial and attractive price point, with one owner highlighting its unique sun-over-Lac-Leman design. The 40mm steel case and integrated bracelet with micro-adjustment are noted as sporty-chic and practical for daily wear. A reviewer points out the 38-hour power reserve is less generous than expected, and another owner finds strap changes fiddly due to the absence of quick-release spring bars. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the BA111OD Chapter 7 Skeleton Anthracite highly for its impressive skeletonized movement exhibition and finishing at an attractive price.
Orient Star M34 F8 Skeleton Hand Winding owners praise its semi-skeleton dial and the useful power reserve complication on a hand-wound watch. Reviewers and owners highlight the watch's value, with one owner noting its $1000 price and inclusion of both leather and steel straps. The movement features a silicon escape wheel and is rated for +15/-5 seconds per day accuracy, offering a 70-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Star M34 F8 Skeleton Hand Winding highly for its attractive design and practical complications at its price point.
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