Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite HippovsOrient Helios

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo at true scale

Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo

Orient Helios at true scale

Helios

Diameter

38mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

lowest

47mm

Thickness

10.2mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

45h

highest

40h

MSRP

$1,995

$335

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW210-1

Orient FT622

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
n/a
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Domed
n/a
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Dial Color
Silver
Green

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Orient FT622
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$335
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Reviews

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

Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable wear, with one owner noting its suitability as a versatile everyday or business-casual watch. The tan canvas strap is seen as evoking a safari feel, and the watch is described as a strap monster. One owner, however, found the crown too small and difficult to wind, and felt the price was too high for the value. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo highly for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable wear.

Orient Helios

Owners widely praise the Orient Helios for its attractive design, particularly its mesmerizing open-heart dial and vibrant gradient options, which are considered well-integrated and a signature element. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent value, with many feeling it exceeds its price point and offers great quality and finishing. The 40.5mm case is noted to wear smaller than expected and comfortably, with some owners appreciating its thin profile. Accuracy is reported to be around 5-6 seconds fast per day. Some owners wish for a date window for added practicality, while others prefer its absence for aesthetic balance. The stock bracelet fit is a point of contention for some, with suggestions to upgrade to a strap. The Orient Helios is considered a stylish and affordable automatic watch, particularly for those new to mechanical timepieces. Overall, owners rate the Orient Helios highly for its captivating open-heart dial and impressive value at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Orient Helios features an appealing open-heart dial with a gradient effect. Reviewers found the 38mm case size to be a compelling option for smaller wrists.