Which is cheaper, the Orient Classic Watch or the Svalbard Regulator?

At MSRP the Svalbard Regulator is the cheaper of the two at $145, against $245 for the Orient Classic Watch — a $100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Classic Watch or the Svalbard Regulator?

The Svalbard Regulator wears larger at 40.5mm versus 40mm for the Orient Classic Watch — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient Classic Watch or the Svalbard Regulator?

The Orient Classic Watch is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Svalbard Regulator.

What movement does the Orient Classic Watch run compared to the Svalbard Regulator?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient Classic Watch uses the Orient F6722 and the Svalbard Regulator uses the AF12.

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Orient Classic WatchvsSvalbard Regulator

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Orient Classic Watch

MSRP $245

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Svalbard Regulator

MSRP $145

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At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Classic Watch40mm

Regulator40.5mm

Power Reserve

Classic Watch40h

Regulator—

Water Resistance

Classic Watch100m

Regulator50m

MSRP

Classic Watch$245

Regulator$145

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

—

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Orient F6722

AF12

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

—

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$245

$145

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