Which is cheaper, the Orient Star Layered Skeleton or the Seiko Alpinist?

At MSRP the Orient Star Layered Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $615, against $750 for the Seiko Alpinist — a $135 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Star Layered Skeleton or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Orient Star Layered Skeleton wears larger at 41mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Alpinist — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient Star Layered Skeleton or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Orient Star Layered Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 20m for the Seiko Alpinist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Orient Star Layered Skeleton or the Seiko Alpinist?

The Seiko Alpinist carries a 70-hour power reserve against 50 hours on the Orient Star Layered Skeleton.

What movement does the Orient Star Layered Skeleton run compared to the Seiko Alpinist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient Star Layered Skeleton uses the F6F44 and the Seiko Alpinist uses the 6R35.

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Orient Star Layered Skeleton

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MSRP $615

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Seiko Alpinist

MSRP $750

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Layered Skeleton41mm

Alpinist39.5mm

Power Reserve

Layered Skeleton50h

Alpinist70h

Water Resistance

Layered Skeleton100m

Alpinist200m

MSRP

Layered Skeleton$615

Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

White

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Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

F6F44

6R35

Power Reserve

50h

70h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$615

$750

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