Which is cheaper, the Orient Star Layered Skeleton or the Squale 1521?

At MSRP the Orient Star Layered Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $615, against $1,265 for the Squale 1521 — a $650 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Star Layered Skeleton or the Squale 1521?

The Squale 1521 wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Orient Star Layered Skeleton — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient Star Layered Skeleton or the Squale 1521?

The Squale 1521 is rated to 500m versus 100m for the Orient Star Layered Skeleton.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Orient Star Layered Skeleton or the Squale 1521?

The Orient Star Layered Skeleton carries a 50-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Squale 1521.

What movement does the Orient Star Layered Skeleton run compared to the Squale 1521?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient Star Layered Skeleton uses the Orient F6F44 and the Squale 1521 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Orient Star Layered SkeletonvsSquale 1521

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Orient Star Layered Skeleton

RE-AV0B01S

MSRP $615

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Squale 1521

1521-classic-leather

MSRP $1,265

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Layered Skeleton41mm

152142mm

Power Reserve

Layered Skeleton50h

152138h

Water Resistance

Layered Skeleton100m

1521500m

MSRP

Layered Skeleton$615

1521$1,265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

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Dial Color

White

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Orient F6F44

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

50h

38h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$615

$1,265

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