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Orient Symphony IIIvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Symphony III
OrientSymphony III
MSRP $240
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Symphony III41.6mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Symphony III40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Symphony III50m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Symphony III$240
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
41.6mm
41mm
Thickness
12.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
41mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Spitfire LE
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6722
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$1,799

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What people say

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Orient Symphony III

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony III for its exceptional value, noting its sub-$150 price tag belies a polished case and classic design with modern overtones that make it appear more expensive. The dial is described as simple, elegant, and effective, and the time-setting action is smooth. However, the included bracelet is flagged as flimsy and squeaky, prompting recommendations for aftermarket straps. Accuracy is a point of concern for some, with one owner reporting sporadic timekeeping ranging from +10 seconds per day to as much as 83 seconds over 48 hours. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony III highly for its impressive value and elegant design, despite the noted bracelet and accuracy issues.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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