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Beaufort AerotimervsOrient Classic Watch

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Aerotimer
BeaufortAerotimer
MSRP $599
Classic Watch
OrientClassic Watch
MSRP $245
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Beaufort Aerotimer

Owners widely praise the Beaufort Aerotimer for its handsome, high-contrast salmon dial and museum-quality finishing, creating a sharp dress field watch with excellent legibility and a crisp California dial. One owner notes the power reserve is closer to 30-34 hours than advertised and finds the 11.45mm thickness slightly noticeable, while another would change the strap. Lume on the 3 and 9 o'clock markers is reportedly poor. Overall, owners rate the Beaufort Aerotimer highly for its vintage style and beautiful craftsmanship at its price point.

Orient Classic Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Classic Watch for its excellent fit and finish, polished look suitable for suits, and classy signed crown. The modern 40mm case size and retro styling are appreciated, allowing it to blend well with any outfit without being ostentatious. The crown is not screw-down but operates smoothly. Overall, owners consider the Orient Classic Watch a well-built, ideal suit watch that they would buy again.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aerotimer40mm
Classic Watch40mm
Power Reserve
Aerotimer42h
Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
Aerotimer100m
Classic Watch100m
MSRP
Aerotimer$599
Classic Watch$245

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Thickness
11.45mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Navy
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
C1 Super-LumiNova applied to 3hr, 6hr, 9hr, and 12hr indices and hands for low-l
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
STP1-11
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$245
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