Which is cheaper, the Orient Star Diver or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

At MSRP the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $585 for the Orient Star Diver — a $235 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Star Diver or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

The Orient Star Diver wears larger at 43.6mm versus 38mm for the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series — a 5.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient Star Diver or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

The Orient Star Diver is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Orient Star Diver or the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

The Orient Star Diver carries a 50-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series.

What movement does the Orient Star Diver run compared to the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient Star Diver uses the Orient F6N47 and the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series uses the Seiko 4R36.

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Orient Star DivervsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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Orient Star Diver

RE-AU0301B

MSRP $585

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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

MSRP $350

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Diver43.6mm

5 Sports SKX series38mm

Power Reserve

Diver50h

5 Sports SKX series41h

Water Resistance

Diver200m

5 Sports SKX series100m

MSRP

Diver$585

5 Sports SKX series$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

43.6mm

38mm

Thickness

14mm

12.1mm

Lug-to-Lug

51.1mm

44.2mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Finish

—

Water Resistance

200m

100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Black

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Orient F6N47

Seiko 4R36

Power Reserve

50h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$585

$350

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