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Melbourne Watch Company FitzroyvsOrient M-Force AC0N

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What people say

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Melbourne Watch Company Fitzroy

Owners widely praise the Melbourne Watch Company Fitzroy's layered dial with applied indices and the bracelet's mixed finishes, finding it offers stunning quality for the price. Some owners note the bezel is not ceramic, and one owner found the watch not as good as expected from a micro-brand. A reviewer points out issues with bezel alignment, the chronograph second hand not resetting perfectly to 12, and a crooked 6 o'clock index on the Chronograph variant. Overall, owners rate the Melbourne Watch Company Fitzroy highly for its attractive dial and bracelet finishing at the price point, despite some noted alignment quirks.

Orient M-Force AC0N

Owners widely praise the Orient M-Force AC0N for its rugged, tank-like appearance and robust, well-built construction, with many citing the reliability of Japanese automatic movements as a key draw. Reviewers and owners consistently flag excellent lume and a superior diver bezel, though one owner notes poor low-light legibility due to weak lume. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting stable +12 seconds/day timekeeping while another found it kept near-perfect time when fully wound; a wobbly crown was also noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Orient M-Force AC0N highly for its toughness and value, with its striking design and durable build being the primary reasons for satisfaction.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fitzroy44mm
M-Force AC0N45mm
Power Reserve
Fitzroy40h
M-Force AC0N40h
Water Resistance
Fitzroy100m
M-Force AC0N200m
MSRP
Fitzroy$336
M-Force AC0N$555

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
44mm
45mm
Thickness
13mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Brown
Green

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Orient F6 Series
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$336
$555
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