Depancel Série R CruiservsOrient Sport Watch
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Measurements
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Série R Cruiser
Sport Watch
Diameter
40mm
41.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
40h
40h
MSRP
$750
$245
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9132
Orient F6922
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
6 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Depancel Série R Cruiser is praised for its motorsport-inspired design, featuring a sandblasted case and a dial with Geneva striping and a power reserve indicator resembling a fuel gauge. Reviewers note its comfortable 36mm width and 42mm lug-to-lug measurement, and its Miyota 9132 automatic movement is highlighted. The watch is priced at EUR 695 and comes with a 5-year warranty. One review mentions a waffle-textured blue dial with orange accents and an annual calendar complication, though this may refer to a different variant. On balance, reviewers find the Depancel Série R Cruiser offers a Monaco-like aesthetic at a fraction of the cost.
Owners widely praise the Orient Sport Watch for its value, with one owner highlighting the sapphire crystal, day/date complications, and excellent movement as key strengths. Another owner specifically calls out the red dial version as the best-looking dive watch in its price range. The watch features Orient's signature power reserve indicator and a 40mm case. On balance, owners rate the Orient Sport Watch highly for its impressive value and useful complications.
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