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Orient Esteem IIvsSheffield 1A

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What people say

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Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

Sheffield 1A

Owners widely praise the Sheffield 1A for its superb quality, sturdiness, and value, with many finding its blue dial appealing and its construction more substantial than comparable models. One owner noted expensive shipping fees as a drawback, and another suggested the bezel action could be crisper. Overall, owners consider the Sheffield 1A a no-brainer for its affordability and quality.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Esteem II41mm
1A40mm
Power Reserve
Esteem II40h
1A
Water Resistance
Esteem II50m
1A200m
MSRP
Esteem II$285
1A$223

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
White/Blue
Lume
None
Swiss blue lume

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Orient FT622
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
22
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$223
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