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Orient Star Modern SkeletonvsRolex Oyster Perpetual

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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.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual

Owners widely praise the Rolex Oyster Perpetual for its clean, simple, and understated design, perfect weight, and great fit as a versatile, discreet, and beautiful first Rolex suitable for everyday wear. Reviewers note the 41mm yellow-dial model is surprisingly wearable and slides under a cuff easily due to its 12mm thickness, while some owners find the 34mm size a discreet daily wearer that tucks neatly under a sleeve. Some owners find the sunburst dials dressier than alternatives, and one owner considers it the best watch regardless of price due to its quality and non-flashy appearance. Lume in the thin hands is nearly invisible in darkness. Availability is challenging, with many configurations difficult to acquire from authorized dealers without a significant wait time or prior history, leading some to seek them on the grey market. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Oyster Perpetual highly for its understated appeal and suitability as a versatile daily watch.

From video reviewers

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual's enduring appeal and versatility for everyday wear are consistently praised. Reviewers note the watch's high price point relative to its specifications and mention the difficulty in acquiring one at retail due to demand.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Modern Skeleton41mm
Oyster Perpetual31mm
Power Reserve
Modern Skeleton50h
Oyster Perpetual55h
Water Resistance
Modern Skeleton100m
Oyster Perpetual100m
MSRP
Modern Skeleton$600
Oyster Perpetual$6,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
31mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Finish
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
Green
Indices
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
F6F44
2232
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
50h
55h
Jewels
24
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$6,200
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