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Orient Symphony IVvsSeiko Essentials Automatic

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Orient Symphony IV

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony IV for its exceptional value, in-house movement, and sapphire crystal. The watch is noted for its refined look and feel, with owners finding it wears smaller than its case size suggests and offers excellent band customization options. One owner reports accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another notes the bracelet is not ideal. Some owners expressed a desire for smaller case size options and preferred darker dials over the all-silver variant. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony IV highly for its value and refined appearance at its price point.

Seiko Essentials Automatic

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Automatic for its attractive design and value, with one owner calling the green sunray dial beautiful and reliable after a year. Some users find the 41.2mm case wears smaller than expected. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Automatic highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Symphony IV41.6mm
Essentials Automatic41.2mm
Power Reserve
Symphony IV40h
Essentials Automatic41h
Water Resistance
Symphony IV50m
Essentials Automatic100m
MSRP
Symphony IV$325
Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41.6mm
41.2mm
Thickness
11.7mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.3mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Champagne

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Orient F6722
4R35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
22
23
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$315
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