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Orient Esteem IIvsZelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze

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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.

Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze

Owners widely praise the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze for its distinctive 70s-inspired design, slim 13.5mm case, and improved lume, offering a sophisticated timepiece at an accessible price point starting at $349. The unique dial is noted for evoking an otherworldly feeling, and the comfortable bracelet features on-the-fly micro-adjustment. Some enthusiasts express frustration with shipping delays and a desire to see the watch on a wrist before purchase. One owner flags that the clasp material could be more scratch-resistant, and resizing bracelet pins can be stubborn. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze highly for its unique design and build quality at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Esteem II41mm
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze44mm
Power Reserve
Esteem II40h
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze
Water Resistance
Esteem II50m
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze300m
MSRP
Esteem II$285
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
11.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
300m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Bronze - Frost

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$449
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