Which is cheaper, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Orient Star Semi Skeleton?

At MSRP the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 is the cheaper of the two at $398, against $535 for the Orient Star Semi Skeleton — a $137 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Orient Star Semi Skeleton?

The Minus-8 Layer 2.0 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Orient Star Semi Skeleton — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Orient Star Semi Skeleton?

The Minus-8 Layer 2.0 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Orient Star Semi Skeleton.

What movement does the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 run compared to the Orient Star Semi Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Orient Star Semi Skeleton uses the Orient F6F42.

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Minus-8 Layer 2.0vsOrient Star Semi Skeleton

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Minus-8 Layer 2.0

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MSRP $398

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Orient Star Semi Skeleton

RE-AV0001S

MSRP $535

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Layer 2.042mm

Semi Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Layer 2.0—

Semi Skeleton50h

Water Resistance

Layer 2.0100m

Semi Skeleton50m

MSRP

Layer 2.0$398

Semi Skeleton$535

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

—

AR Coating

—

Dial Color

—

White

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Orient F6F42

Power Reserve

50h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$398

$535

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