Which is cheaper, the Orient Helios or the Sheffield Deep Gray 300?

At MSRP the Sheffield Deep Gray 300 is the cheaper of the two at $258, against $335 for the Orient Helios — a $77 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Helios or the Sheffield Deep Gray 300?

The Sheffield Deep Gray 300 wears larger at 42mm versus 40.5mm for the Orient Helios — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient Helios or the Sheffield Deep Gray 300?

The Sheffield Deep Gray 300 is rated to 300m versus 30m for the Orient Helios.

What movement does the Orient Helios run compared to the Sheffield Deep Gray 300?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Orient Helios uses the FT622 and the Sheffield Deep Gray 300 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Orient HeliosvsSheffield Deep Gray 300

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Orient Helios

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MSRP $335

Sheffield Deep Gray 300

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MSRP $258

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16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Helios40.5mm

Deep Gray 30042mm

Power Reserve

Helios40h

Deep Gray 30040h

Water Resistance

Helios30m

Deep Gray 300300m

MSRP

Helios$335

Deep Gray 300$258

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

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Flat

AR Coating

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Inner

Dial Color

Green

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Indices

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Applied

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

FT622

Seiko NH35

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$335

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