Which is cheaper, the Orient Star Avant-garde Skeleton or the Seiko Recraft Series?

At MSRP the Seiko Recraft Series is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $765 for the Orient Star Avant-garde Skeleton — a $500 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Star Avant-garde Skeleton or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Seiko Recraft Series wears larger at 43.5mm versus 42.6mm for the Orient Star Avant-garde Skeleton — a 0.9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient Star Avant-garde Skeleton or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Orient Star Avant-garde Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 5m for the Seiko Recraft Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Orient Star Avant-garde Skeleton or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Orient Star Avant-garde Skeleton carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Seiko Recraft Series.

What movement does the Orient Star Avant-garde Skeleton run compared to the Seiko Recraft Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient Star Avant-garde Skeleton uses the Orient F6F44 and the Seiko Recraft Series uses the Seiko 7S26.

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Orient Star Avant-garde Skeleton

RE-AV0A01B

MSRP $765

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Seiko Recraft Series

MSRP $265

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Avant-garde Skeleton42.6mm

Recraft Series43.5mm

Power Reserve

Avant-garde Skeleton50h

Recraft Series40h

Water Resistance

Avant-garde Skeleton100m

Recraft Series50m

MSRP

Avant-garde Skeleton$765

Recraft Series$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

AR Coating

Yes

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Dial Color

Black

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Orient F6F44

Seiko 7S26

Power Reserve

50h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$765

$265

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