Which is cheaper, the Orient Star Heritage Gothic or the Seiko Recraft Series?

At MSRP the Seiko Recraft Series is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $525 for the Orient Star Heritage Gothic — a $260 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Star Heritage Gothic or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Seiko Recraft Series wears larger at 43.5mm versus 38.7mm for the Orient Star Heritage Gothic — a 4.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient Star Heritage Gothic or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Orient Star Heritage Gothic is rated to 50m versus 5m for the Seiko Recraft Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Orient Star Heritage Gothic or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Orient Star Heritage Gothic carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Seiko Recraft Series.

What movement does the Orient Star Heritage Gothic run compared to the Seiko Recraft Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient Star Heritage Gothic uses the F6G42 and the Seiko Recraft Series uses the Seiko 7S26.

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Orient Star Heritage GothicvsSeiko Recraft Series

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Orient Star Heritage Gothic

RE-AW0003S

MSRP $525

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Seiko Recraft Series

MSRP $265

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Heritage Gothic38.7mm

Recraft Series43.5mm

Power Reserve

Heritage Gothic50h

Recraft Series40h

Water Resistance

Heritage Gothic50m

Recraft Series50m

MSRP

Heritage Gothic$525

Recraft Series$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

38.7mm

43.5mm

Thickness

12.5mm

11.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

0mm

Lug Width

20mm

24mm

Finish

—

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

White

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

F6G42

Seiko 7S26

Power Reserve

50h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$525

$265

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