Caught Watches EpochvsOrient Symphony III

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Caught Watches Epoch at true scale

Epoch

Orient Symphony III at true scale

Symphony III

Diameter

42mm

41.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49mm

Thickness

12.1mm

12.1mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$238

lowest

$240

Movement

Seiko NH35

Orient F6722

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
42mm
41.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
n/a
Display

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$238
$240
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Caught Watches Epoch

Owners widely praise the Caught Watches Epoch for its value and decent fit and finish for the price, with one owner noting superb accuracy averaging +0.8 seconds per day. The watch features fifteen T100 tritium tubes that provide significant luminescence, a sapphire crystal on both the dial and case-back, and a solid bracelet with a brushed finish and polished bevel. Some owners find the 42mm case slightly large, and opinions are divided on its value, with some considering it overpriced due to its movement and dial, while others find it unbeatable for the price. One owner identified the watch as having 100m water resistance and sub-dials that move, while another described it as having a non-working calculator function. Overall, owners rate the Caught Watches Epoch highly for its tritium lume and sapphire crystal at its price point.

Orient Symphony III

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony III for its value, classic design with modern touches, and elegant dial, noting its sub-$150 price tag and polished case make it appear more expensive. Some owners find the all-silver model feminine and suggest a darker dial, while others describe the included bracelet as flimsy and recommend aftermarket straps. Accuracy is a point of contention, with one owner reporting significant gains of up to 83 seconds in 48 hours. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony III highly for its dressy aesthetic and perceived value, despite some reservations about the bracelet and timekeeping consistency.