Orient HeliosvsSeagull Extraordinary Series Moon Phase Dress Watch 40mm

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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 Helios at true scale

Helios

Seagull Extraordinary Series Moon Phase Dress Watch 40mm at true scale

Extraordinary Series Moon Phase Dress Watch 40mm

Diameter

40.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

12mm

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

40h

n/a

MSRP

$335

lowest

$611

Movement

Orient FT622

ST1818

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
21mm
16mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Display
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
n/a

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Orient FT622
ST1818
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
22
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$611
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Orient Helios

Owners widely praise the Orient Helios for its attractive design, particularly its mesmerizing open-heart dial and vibrant gradient options, which are considered well-integrated and a signature element. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent value, with many feeling it exceeds its price point and offers great quality and finishing. The 40.5mm case is noted to wear smaller than expected and comfortably, with some owners appreciating its thin profile. Accuracy is reported to be around 5-6 seconds fast per day. Some owners wish for a date window for added practicality, while others prefer its absence for aesthetic balance. The stock bracelet fit is a point of contention for some, with suggestions to upgrade to a strap. The Orient Helios is considered a stylish and affordable automatic watch, particularly for those new to mechanical timepieces. Overall, owners rate the Orient Helios highly for its captivating open-heart dial and impressive value at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Orient Helios features an appealing open-heart dial with a gradient effect. Reviewers found the 38mm case size to be a compelling option for smaller wrists.

Seagull Extraordinary Series Moon Phase Dress Watch 40mm

Owners widely praise the Seagull Extraordinary Series Moon Phase Dress Watch 40mm for its classy, elegant design and excellent value, with many calling it a potential favorite dress watch. The 12.7mm thickness is considered well-proportioned to the 40mm case. The moonphase complication is a highlight, though owners note it requires manual adjustment by setting the date and moon position one day prior and is considered a pain to set. Some find the dial text crowded at the 6 o'clock position. Overall, owners rate the Seagull Extraordinary Series Moon Phase Dress Watch 40mm highly for its beautiful dial and true moonphase complication at its price point.