Which is cheaper, the Orient Helios or the Rockwell Time 40mm2 (2nd Gen)?

At MSRP the Rockwell Time 40mm2 (2nd Gen) is the cheaper of the two at $320, against $335 for the Orient Helios — a $15 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Helios or the Rockwell Time 40mm2 (2nd Gen)?

The Orient Helios wears larger at 40.5mm versus 40mm for the Rockwell Time 40mm2 (2nd Gen) — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient Helios or the Rockwell Time 40mm2 (2nd Gen)?

The Rockwell Time 40mm2 (2nd Gen) is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Orient Helios.

What movement does the Orient Helios run compared to the Rockwell Time 40mm2 (2nd Gen)?

The Orient Helios runs a automatic caliber (Orient FT622), while the Rockwell Time 40mm2 (2nd Gen) runs a quartz.

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Orient HeliosvsRockwell Time 40mm2 (2nd Gen)

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

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Orient Helios

MSRP $335

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Rockwell Time 40mm2 (2nd Gen)

MSRP $320

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At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Helios40.5mm

40mm2 (2nd Gen)40mm

Power Reserve

Helios40h

40mm2 (2nd Gen)—

Water Resistance

Helios30m

40mm2 (2nd Gen)50m

MSRP

Helios$335

40mm2 (2nd Gen)$320

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Green

—

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Orient FT622

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$335

$320

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