Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30BvsSheffield 1A SCR II Blue

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B at true scale

75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

Sheffield 1A SCR II Blue at true scale

1A SCR II Blue

Diameter

39.9mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

12.8mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

40h

n/a

MSRP

$405

$278

lowest

Movement

Orient F6722

Seiko NH35

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39.9mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48mm

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Orient F6722
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
22
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$405
$278
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Reviews

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Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

The Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B is widely praised for its classy, dressy aesthetic, beautiful periwinkle or light blue sunray dial with deep-relief radial grooves, and crisp engraved bezel numerals, with owners finding it looks better in person and punches above its price point. The compact 39.9mm case and slim-feeling case are also noted as strengths. Some owners would have preferred a white dial for versatility, and one commenter found the dial craftsmanship inferior to the Presage Cocktail series. The bracelet clasp and end links are considered a weak point, and the lack of lume is a drawback. The Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B was secured for $255 USD and is considered a great value and a beautiful dress watch under $400. Overall, owners and the community rate the Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B highly for its stunning dial and compact, dressy design at a competitive price.

Sheffield 1A SCR II Blue

Owners widely praise the Sheffield 1A SCR II Blue for its excellent finishing and vibrant blue dial, with one owner highlighting the fantastic lume and domed crystal as standout features. The watch is considered a great value, offering quality comparable to higher-priced alternatives. One owner notes the bezel action could be crisper. Overall, owners rate the Sheffield 1A SCR II Blue highly for its impressive finishing and dial quality at an affordable price.

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