Which is cheaper, the Nuncier DAWN or the Orient Star Semi Skeleton?

At MSRP the Orient Star Semi Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $380, against $395 for the Nuncier DAWN — a $15 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nuncier DAWN or the Orient Star Semi Skeleton?

The Nuncier DAWN wears larger at 40.5mm versus 40.4mm for the Orient Star Semi Skeleton — a 0.1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Nuncier DAWN or the Orient Star Semi Skeleton?

The Nuncier DAWN is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Orient Star Semi Skeleton.

What movement does the Nuncier DAWN run compared to the Orient Star Semi Skeleton?

The Nuncier DAWN runs a quartz caliber (Miyota 2035), while the Orient Star Semi Skeleton runs a automatic (Orient F6R42).

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Nuncier DAWNvsOrient Star Semi Skeleton

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Nuncier DAWN

dawn-40-5mm

MSRP $395

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Orient Star Semi Skeleton

RE-AT0201G

MSRP $380

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At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DAWN40.5mm

Semi Skeleton40.4mm

Power Reserve

DAWN—

Semi Skeleton50h

Water Resistance

DAWN100m

Semi Skeleton50m

MSRP

DAWN$395

Semi Skeleton$380

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

—

AR Coating

Yes

Dial Color

—

Champagne Gold

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

Orient F6R42

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

50h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$395

$380

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