Which is cheaper, the Luch Simple 2.0 or the Orient Star Elegant Classic?

At MSRP the Luch Simple 2.0 is the cheaper of the two at $173, against $500 for the Orient Star Elegant Classic — a $327 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Luch Simple 2.0 or the Orient Star Elegant Classic?

The Orient Star Elegant Classic wears larger at 38.7mm versus 37.6mm for the Luch Simple 2.0 — a 1.1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Luch Simple 2.0 run compared to the Orient Star Elegant Classic?

The Luch Simple 2.0 runs a manual caliber (1801.1), while the Orient Star Elegant Classic runs a automatic (Orient F6N43).

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Luch Simple 2.0vsOrient Star Elegant Classic

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Luch Simple 2.0

71951922

MSRP $173

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Orient Star Elegant Classic

RE-AU0001S

MSRP $500

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Simple 2.037.6mm

Elegant Classic38.7mm

Power Reserve

Simple 2.0—

Elegant Classic50h

Water Resistance

Simple 2.0—

Elegant Classic50m

MSRP

Simple 2.0$173

Elegant Classic$500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

AR Coating

—

Yes

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

1801.1

Orient F6N43

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

50h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$173

$500

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