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Orient Esteem IIvsTSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite

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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.

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite owners praise its comfortable titanium construction and interesting case lines, with notable rotor finishing and a meteorite dial that contributes to its perceived value. Some owners find the watch wears extremely well and is a favorite piece. Legibility can be a concern due to the 24-hour ring and branding against the meteorite dial. One owner noted that sizing the pin-and-collar bracelet was a difficult learning experience. Overall, owners rate the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite highly for its value proposition, particularly for the meteorite dial version, and its comfortable wearability.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Esteem II41mm
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite40mm
Power Reserve
Esteem II40h
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite40h
Water Resistance
Esteem II50m
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite100m
MSRP
Esteem II$285
Balt-Pilot Worldtimer Meteorite$850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
FT622
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$850
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