Which is cheaper, the Orient Star Semi Skeleton or the Praesidus DD-45?

At MSRP the Praesidus DD-45 is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $380 for the Orient Star Semi Skeleton — a $81 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Star Semi Skeleton or the Praesidus DD-45?

The Orient Star Semi Skeleton wears larger at 40.4mm versus 40mm for the Praesidus DD-45 — a 0.4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient Star Semi Skeleton or the Praesidus DD-45?

The Praesidus DD-45 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Orient Star Semi Skeleton.

What movement does the Orient Star Semi Skeleton run compared to the Praesidus DD-45?

The Orient Star Semi Skeleton runs a automatic caliber (Orient F6R42), while the Praesidus DD-45 runs a quartz.

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Orient Star Semi SkeletonvsPraesidus DD-45

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Orient Star Semi Skeleton

RE-AT0201G

MSRP $380

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Praesidus DD-45

MSRP $299

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Semi Skeleton40.4mm

DD-4540mm

Power Reserve

Semi Skeleton50h

DD-45—

Water Resistance

Semi Skeleton50m

DD-45100m

MSRP

Semi Skeleton$380

DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

—

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

—

Dial Color

Champagne Gold

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Orient F6R42

—

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

50h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$380

$299

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