Which is cheaper, the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

At MSRP the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch is the cheaper of the two at $420, against $915 for the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic — a $495 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

The Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch wears larger at 41.5mm versus 40mm for the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

The Pompeak Sub-Aquatic is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic or the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

The Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic.

What movement does the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic run compared to the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch uses the F6B24.

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Pompeak Sub-AquaticvsOrient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch

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Pompeak Sub-Aquatic

MSRP $915

Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch

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MSRP $420

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sub-Aquatic40mm

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch41.5mm

Power Reserve

Sub-Aquatic38h

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch40h

Water Resistance

Sub-Aquatic200m

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch50m

MSRP

Sub-Aquatic$915

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

40mm

41.5mm

Thickness

13mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Material

904L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

200m

50m

Caseback

Solid

Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

White

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

F6B24

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$915

$420

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