Which is cheaper, the Orient Star Semi Skeleton or the Velini Ref. 101-A?

At MSRP the Velini Ref. 101-A is the cheaper of the two at $245, against $380 for the Orient Star Semi Skeleton — a $135 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Star Semi Skeleton or the Velini Ref. 101-A?

The Orient Star Semi Skeleton wears larger at 40.4mm versus 28mm for the Velini Ref. 101-A — a 12.4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient Star Semi Skeleton or the Velini Ref. 101-A?

The Orient Star Semi Skeleton is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Velini Ref. 101-A.

What movement does the Orient Star Semi Skeleton run compared to the Velini Ref. 101-A?

The Orient Star Semi Skeleton runs a automatic caliber (Orient F6R42), while the Velini Ref. 101-A runs a quartz.

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Orient Star Semi SkeletonvsVelini Ref. 101-A

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Orient Star Semi Skeleton

RE-AT0201G

MSRP $380

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Velini Ref. 101-A

MSRP $245

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Semi Skeleton40.4mm

Ref. 101-A28mm

Power Reserve

Semi Skeleton50h

Ref. 101-A—

Water Resistance

Semi Skeleton50m

Ref. 101-A30m

MSRP

Semi Skeleton$380

Ref. 101-A$245

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Dial Color

Champagne Gold

—

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Orient F6R42

—

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

50h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$380

$245

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