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Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic WatchvsVario Futurist

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AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
OrientAK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
MSRP $450
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch42.5mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch$450
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Champagne
Purple

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F6B24
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
GMT, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$648

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What people say

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Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

The Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch is widely praised as an affordable, classic dress watch with a well-balanced design and a sun and moon dial. Owners appreciate its sapphire crystal, exhibition caseback, and the F6B24 automatic movement, which offers hand-winding, hacking, and day, date, and 24-hour complications. Some owners find the 42.5mm case size and 14mm thickness to be large, and note that the moonphase is a day/night complication. However, others find it surprisingly not heavy and like its layout and finish, considering Orient the best value brand. Overall, owners rate the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch highly for its attractive sun and moon dial and excellent value.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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