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Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic WatchvsZelos Nova 37

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AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
OrientAK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
MSRP $450
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch42.5mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch50m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch$450
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
37mm
Thickness
14mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Champagne
Salmon

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6B24
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
GMT, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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