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Orient Star Contemporary DatevsVaer Atlas

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Contemporary Date
Orient StarContemporary Date
MSRP $445
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Atlas
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MSRP $699
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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Contemporary Date42mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Contemporary Date50h
Atlas—
Water Resistance
Contemporary Date50m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Contemporary Date$445
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Mechanical
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.8mm
45mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
—
—
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
—
Dial Color
White
Cream

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Orient F6N43
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
50h
0h
Jewels
22
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$699
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