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Oceanica Watch Co. BarracudavsOrient Symphony IV

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What people say

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Oceanica Watch Co. Barracuda

Owners widely praise the Oceanica Watch Co. Barracuda's gilt relief dial with negative printing as stunning. One owner notes the watch runs at approximately +1 second per day. Another owner reports a case height of 11.5mm. Some in the community criticize the Barracuda's design for being heavily inspired by another watch, with comments on the dial waves not reaching the edge and the case and bezel resembling a lower-cost alternative. On balance, owners rate the Oceanica Watch Co. Barracuda highly for its striking dial design at the price.

Orient Symphony IV

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony IV for its exceptional value, in-house movement, and sapphire crystal. The watch is noted for its refined look and feel, with owners finding it wears smaller than its case size suggests and offers excellent band customization options. One owner reports accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another notes the bracelet is not ideal. Some owners expressed a desire for smaller case size options and preferred darker dials over the all-silver variant. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony IV highly for its value and refined appearance at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Barracuda41mm
Symphony IV41.6mm
Power Reserve
Barracuda
Symphony IV40h
Water Resistance
Barracuda200m
Symphony IV50m
MSRP
Barracuda$300
Symphony IV$325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
41mm
41.6mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48.3mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Champagne
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
NH35
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$325
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