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Orient Star Modern SkeletonvsOrient Helios

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What people say

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Orient Star Modern Skeleton

The Orient Star Modern Skeleton's 70-hour power reserve and silicon escape wheel are highlighted as key strengths. No shared weaknesses were identified across the reviews.

Orient Helios

The Orient Helios is widely praised for its vibrant dial, open-heart design, and excellent value for money, with owners noting its great finish and quality that exceeds its price point. The watch is described as attractive and stylish, with a thin profile that wears comfortably, though some owners wish it were smaller. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting it consistently runs 5-6 seconds fast per day, while another sees it at 1-2 seconds fast. Opinions are split on the inclusion of a date window, with some finding it desirable for practicality and aesthetic balance, while others prefer its absence. The stock bracelet receives mixed reviews, with one owner finding it awkward and upgrading to a strap, while another considers it nice with a smooth finish and solid links. Overall, owners rate the Orient Helios highly for its mesmerizing open-heart dial and impressive quality at an attainable price.

From video reviewers

The Orient Helios features an appealing open-heart dial with a gradient effect. Reviewers found the 38mm case size to be a compelling option for smaller wrists.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Modern Skeleton41mm
Helios40.5mm
Power Reserve
Modern Skeleton50h
Helios40h
Water Resistance
Modern Skeleton100m
Helios30m
MSRP
Modern Skeleton$600
Helios$335

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Mechanical
Diameter
41mm
40.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
Green

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Orient F6F44
Orient FT622
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
50h
40h
Jewels
24
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$335
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