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Minus-8 Layer 2.0vsOrient Star Modern Skeleton

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Layer 2.0
Minus-8Layer 2.0
MSRP $398
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Modern Skeleton
Orient StarModern Skeleton
MSRP $600
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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Layer 2.042mm
Modern Skeleton41mm
Power Reserve
Layer 2.0—
Modern Skeleton50h
Water Resistance
Layer 2.0100m
Modern Skeleton100m
MSRP
Layer 2.0$398
Modern Skeleton$600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
—
Mechanical
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
0mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Finish
—
—

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
—
Yes
Dial Color
—
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Orient F6F44
Power Reserve
0h
50h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$398
$600
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