Orient Star Contemporary DatevsSeiko Selection SARV001

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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 Star Contemporary Date at true scale

Contemporary Date

Seiko Selection SARV001 at true scale

Selection SARV001

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

50.8mm

lowest

51.5mm

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

11.6mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

50h

highest

41h

MSRP

$445

$181

lowest

Movement

Orient F6N43

Seiko 4R36

Case

5 specs
Thickness
11.5mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.8mm
51.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Orient F6N43
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
50h
41h
Jewels
22
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$181
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Reviews

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

Orient Star Contemporary Date

Owners widely praise the Orient Star Contemporary Date for its refined, easy-to-read design and versatile wearability, with some finding the white and navy dial variants particularly appealing. The power reserve indicator is a noted feature that some owners appreciate. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a range from +25 to –15 seconds per day, which is considered tolerable for the price point. Opinions on the dial's complexity and Roman numerals are mixed, with some finding the black version to look cheap while others consider the white version good. Overall, owners rate the Orient Star Contemporary Date highly for its classic looks and excellent value.

Seiko Selection SARV001

Owners widely praise the Seiko Selection SARV001 for its exceptional value, with many considering it a bargain and a strong alternative to more expensive watches. Its comfortable fit and versatile style make it suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. The 4R36 movement is noted as an improvement over lower-tier Seiko movements, and one owner reports an accuracy of +4 seconds per day. Some owners find the OEM bracelet disappointing, but the watch is considered a "strap monster" with good potential for customization. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Selection SARV001 highly for its killer style and value for money.

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