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Orient Star Modern SkeletonvsWolbrook Skindiver Automatic

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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.

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm for its vintage-inspired design, compact 38mm size, and tool-like aesthetic, offering good value for its price. The watch features ridiculously bright and long-lasting lume, a clean dial, and a Miyota 9039 no-date movement. Some owners find the push-pull crown a drawback, while others note the clasp and some bracelet links can feel sharp. Opinions are split on the bracelet design, with some finding it confusing and others praising its articulation and micro-adjustments. One owner found the 40mm case felt larger than expected. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm highly for its vintage aesthetic and tool-watch appeal at a reasonable price.

From video reviewers

The Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic is praised for its authentic skin-diver interpretation and compact, vintage-inspired design. Reviewers noted the world timer bezel as a notable complication for its price point. One reviewer expressed significant dissatisfaction with an unspecified aspect of the watch.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Modern Skeleton41mm
Skindiver Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
Modern Skeleton50h
Skindiver Automatic
Water Resistance
Modern Skeleton100m
Skindiver Automatic200m
MSRP
Modern Skeleton$600
Skindiver Automatic$549

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Mechanical
Diver
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Orient F6F44
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
50h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$549
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