Melbourne Watch Company LonsdalevsOrient Symphony III

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Melbourne Watch Company Lonsdale at true scale

Lonsdale

Orient Symphony III at true scale

Symphony III

Diameter

42mm

41.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49mm

Thickness

12mm

lowest

12.1mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

40h

40h

MSRP

$294

$240

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Orient F6722

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
42mm
41.6mm
Thickness
12mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Caseback
n/a
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$294
$240
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Melbourne Watch Company Lonsdale

Owners widely praise the Melbourne Watch Company Lonsdale for its excellent finishing and quality, with particular appreciation for the appealing blue sunray dial and the wearability of the rose gold case. One owner notes the watch arrived in a wooden display case with a leather interior, and another highlights the sophistication offered by the stainless steel bracelet. The navy leather strap is also mentioned as a complement to the blue hands. On balance, owners rate the Melbourne Watch Company Lonsdale highly for its overall quality and versatile design at its price point.

Orient Symphony III

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony III for its value, classic design with modern touches, and elegant dial, noting its sub-$150 price tag and polished case make it appear more expensive. Some owners find the all-silver model feminine and suggest a darker dial, while others describe the included bracelet as flimsy and recommend aftermarket straps. Accuracy is a point of contention, with one owner reporting significant gains of up to 83 seconds in 48 hours. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony III highly for its dressy aesthetic and perceived value, despite some reservations about the bracelet and timekeeping consistency.