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Orient Esteem IIvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Esteem II
OrientEsteem II
MSRP $285
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Esteem II41mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Esteem II40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Esteem II50m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Esteem II$285
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
FT622
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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