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Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect

The Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect is praised for its attractive price point and integrated bracelet design, with its 39mm case size noted as a key feature. Owners compare its appearance to other watches, highlighting dial options such as "copper dome," "blue steel," and "walnut wood." One reviewer found the brand name printing to be too large and the case and bracelet edges uncomfortably sharp. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Batavi Watches Amsterdam Architect for its value and design, though some find the finishing details to be a point of critique.

Orient Symphony IV

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony IV for its exceptional value, in-house movement, and sapphire crystal. The watch is noted for its refined look and feel, with owners finding it wears smaller than its case size suggests and offers excellent band customization options. One owner reports accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another notes the bracelet is not ideal. Some owners expressed a desire for smaller case size options and preferred darker dials over the all-silver variant. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony IV highly for its value and refined appearance at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Architect39mm
Symphony IV41.6mm
Power Reserve
Architect44h
Symphony IV40h
Water Resistance
Architect100m
Symphony IV50m
MSRP
Architect$486
Symphony IV$325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
41.6mm
Thickness
10.6mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Purple
Champagne
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
44h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$486
$325
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