Which is cheaper, the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) or the Orient Star Contemporary Date?

At MSRP the Orient Star Contemporary Date is the cheaper of the two at $445, against $519 for the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) — a $74 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) or the Orient Star Contemporary Date?

The Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) is rated to 4800m versus 100m for the Orient Star Contemporary Date.

What movement does the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) run compared to the Orient Star Contemporary Date?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement) uses the Monbrey MB1 and the Orient Star Contemporary Date uses the Orient F6N43.

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Monbrey Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)vsOrient Star Contemporary Date

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Monbrey Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)

l07-olive

MSRP $519

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Orient Star Contemporary Date

RE-AU0107E

MSRP $445

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)38.5mm

Contemporary Date38.5mm

Power Reserve

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)—

Contemporary Date50h

Water Resistance

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)4,800m

Contemporary Date100m

MSRP

Monbrey L-series (mb1 movement)$519

Contemporary Date$445

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Green

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Monbrey MB1

Orient F6N43

Power Reserve

50h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$519

$445

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