Which is cheaper, the Orient Star Modern Skeleton or the Sternglas Selecta?

At MSRP the Sternglas Selecta is the cheaper of the two at $429, against $600 for the Orient Star Modern Skeleton — a $171 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Star Modern Skeleton or the Sternglas Selecta?

The Orient Star Modern Skeleton wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Sternglas Selecta — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient Star Modern Skeleton or the Sternglas Selecta?

The Orient Star Modern Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Sternglas Selecta.

What movement does the Orient Star Modern Skeleton run compared to the Sternglas Selecta?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient Star Modern Skeleton uses the Orient F6F44 and the Sternglas Selecta uses the Miyota 821A.

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Orient Star Modern SkeletonvsSternglas Selecta

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Orient Star Modern Skeleton

RE-AV0113S

MSRP $600

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Sternglas Selecta

selecta

MSRP $429

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Modern Skeleton41mm

Selecta38mm

Power Reserve

Modern Skeleton50h

Selecta—

Water Resistance

Modern Skeleton100m

Selecta50m

MSRP

Modern Skeleton$600

Selecta$429

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

White

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Orient F6F44

Miyota 821A

Power Reserve

50h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$600

$429

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