Which is cheaper, the Orient Star Semi Skeleton or the Tissot Chrono L?

At MSRP the Tissot Chrono L is the cheaper of the two at $475, against $535 for the Orient Star Semi Skeleton — a $60 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Star Semi Skeleton or the Tissot Chrono L?

The Tissot Chrono L wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Orient Star Semi Skeleton — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient Star Semi Skeleton or the Tissot Chrono L?

The Tissot Chrono L is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Orient Star Semi Skeleton.

What movement does the Orient Star Semi Skeleton run compared to the Tissot Chrono L?

The Orient Star Semi Skeleton runs a automatic caliber (Orient F6F42), while the Tissot Chrono L runs a quartz (13.25').

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Orient Star Semi SkeletonvsTissot Chrono L

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Orient Star Semi Skeleton

RE-AV0001S

MSRP $535

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Tissot Chrono L

MSRP $475

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At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Semi Skeleton40mm

Chrono L42mm

Power Reserve

Semi Skeleton50h

Chrono L—

Water Resistance

Semi Skeleton50m

Chrono L100m

MSRP

Semi Skeleton$535

Chrono L$475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Dial Color

White

Blue

Indices

—

Arabic

Lume

None

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Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Orient F6F42

13.25'

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

50h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$535

$475

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