Which is cheaper, the Monta Noble or the Orient Star Elegant Classic?

At MSRP the Orient Star Elegant Classic is the cheaper of the two at $500, against $1,895 for the Monta Noble — a $1,395 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Monta Noble or the Orient Star Elegant Classic?

The Orient Star Elegant Classic wears larger at 38.7mm versus 38.5mm for the Monta Noble — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Monta Noble or the Orient Star Elegant Classic?

The Monta Noble is rated to 152m versus 50m for the Orient Star Elegant Classic.

What movement does the Monta Noble run compared to the Orient Star Elegant Classic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Monta Noble uses the Monta M-22 and the Orient Star Elegant Classic uses the Orient F6N43.

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Monta NoblevsOrient Star Elegant Classic

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Monta Noble

MSRP $1,895

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MSRP $500

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Noble38.5mm

Elegant Classic38.7mm

Power Reserve

Noble—

Elegant Classic50h

Water Resistance

Noble152m

Elegant Classic50m

MSRP

Noble$1,895

Elegant Classic$500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

38.5mm

38.7mm

Thickness

—

12.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

46mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Finish

—

Water Resistance

152m

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

Anthracite

White

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Monta M-22

Orient F6N43

Power Reserve

50h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,895

$500

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