Which is cheaper, the Orient Helios or the Timefactors Italian?

At MSRP the Orient Helios is the cheaper of the two at $335, against $684 for the Timefactors Italian — a $349 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient Helios or the Timefactors Italian?

The Timefactors Italian wears larger at 44mm versus 40.5mm for the Orient Helios — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Orient Helios or the Timefactors Italian?

The Timefactors Italian is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Orient Helios.

What movement does the Orient Helios run compared to the Timefactors Italian?

The Orient Helios runs a automatic caliber (FT622), while the Timefactors Italian runs a manual (ETA 6498).

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Orient Helios

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MSRP $335

Timefactors Italian

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MSRP $684

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At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Helios40.5mm

Italian44mm

Power Reserve

Helios40h

Italian—

Water Resistance

Helios30m

Italian100m

MSRP

Helios$335

Italian$684

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Green

Black

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

FT622

ETA 6498

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

40h

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Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$335

$684

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