Which is cheaper, the Sternglas Marus or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

At MSRP the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch is the cheaper of the two at $420, against $485 for the Sternglas Marus — a $65 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sternglas Marus or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

The Sternglas Marus wears larger at 42mm versus 41.5mm for the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sternglas Marus or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

The Sternglas Marus is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sternglas Marus or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

The Sternglas Marus carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch.

What movement does the Sternglas Marus run compared to the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sternglas Marus uses the Miyota 8215 and the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch uses the F6B24.

Side by side

Sternglas MarusvsOrient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch

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

Sternglas Marus

marus-schwarz-blockarmband

MSRP $485

Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch

ra-ak0306s30b

MSRP $420

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marus42mm

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch41.5mm

Power Reserve

Marus42h

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch40h

Water Resistance

Marus200m

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch50m

MSRP

Marus$485

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

—

White

Lume

Luminova grün

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

F6B24

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

—

Complications

None

GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$485

$420

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