Which is cheaper, the Orient Star Semi Skeleton or the Orient Helios?

At MSRP the Orient Helios is the cheaper of the two at $335, against $465 for the Orient Star Semi Skeleton — a $130 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Star Semi Skeleton or the Orient Helios?

The Orient Helios wears larger at 40.5mm versus 39.3mm for the Orient Star Semi Skeleton — a 1.2mm difference across the dial.

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

The Orient Star Semi Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Orient Helios.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Orient Star Semi Skeleton or the Orient Helios?

The Orient Star Semi Skeleton carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Orient Helios.

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient Star Semi Skeleton uses the Orient F6R42 and the Orient Helios uses the Orient FT622.

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Orient Star Semi Skeleton

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MSRP $465

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Orient Helios

MSRP $335

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At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Semi Skeleton39.3mm

Helios40.5mm

Power Reserve

Semi Skeleton50h

Helios40h

Water Resistance

Semi Skeleton100m

Helios30m

MSRP

Semi Skeleton$465

Helios$335

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Mineral

AR Coating

Yes

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Dial Color

Navy

Green

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Orient F6R42

Orient FT622

Beat Rate

0 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

50h

40h

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$465

$335

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