Which is cheaper, the Orient Star Contemporary Date or the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens?

At MSRP the Orient Star Contemporary Date is the cheaper of the two at $445, against $595 for the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens — a $150 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Star Contemporary Date or the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens?

The Orient Star Contemporary Date wears larger at 42mm versus 41.8mm for the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Orient Star Contemporary Date or the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens?

The Orient Star Contemporary Date carries a 50-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens.

What movement does the Orient Star Contemporary Date run compared to the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient Star Contemporary Date uses the F6N43 and the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens uses the 4R39.

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Orient Star Contemporary Date

RE-AU0401S

MSRP $445

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Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

MSRP $595

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Contemporary Date42mm

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41.8mm

Power Reserve

Contemporary Date50h

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41h

Water Resistance

Contemporary Date50m

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens—

MSRP

Contemporary Date$445

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens$595

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

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Curved

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

White

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

F6N43

4R39

Power Reserve

50h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$445

$595

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