Orient Sports DivervsSeestern Ocean Star S450-2.EC

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Orient Sports Diver at true scale

Sports Diver

Seestern Ocean Star S450-2.EC at true scale

Ocean Star S450-2.EC

Diameter

43.6mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

51mm

n/a

Thickness

14mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

50h

n/a

MSRP

$745

$225

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Movement

Orient F6724

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43.6mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Orient F6724
n/a
Power Reserve
50h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$745
$225
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Orient Sports Diver

Owners widely praise the Orient Sports Diver for its stylish appearance and value, with one owner selecting it over microbrands for its in-house movement and original design. The starburst blue dial and pebble-like design are noted as attractive features. Some find the watch too large and thick, and one owner considers the black lume inadequate for diving. The in-house Cal.F6N42 movement is not the most accurate, and a minor criticism is the lack of a lumed pip on the bezel's zero marker. Overall, owners rate the Orient Sports Diver highly for its stylish appearance and value for money.

From video reviewers

The Orient Star Diver features excellent legibility due to its luminous hands and markers, along with sapphire crystal. The watch has a power reserve indicator.

Seestern Ocean Star S450-2.EC

Owners widely praise the Seestern Ocean Star S450-2.EC's bracelet and clasp, calling them exemplary for the price. One owner notes the overall quality and its automatic Seiko NH35 movement, finding it a compelling alternative for those seeking a Doxa-like aesthetic. A reviewer suggests improvements could be made to the case finishing and handset size, while highlighting the desirable cast lume. Overall, owners rate the Seestern Ocean Star S450-2.EC highly for its exceptional bracelet and clasp at the price point, with the cast lume also being a noted positive.