Which is cheaper, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Brew Retrograph?

At MSRP the Brew Retrograph is the cheaper of the two at $375, against $420 for the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch — a $45 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch or the Brew Retrograph?

The Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch wears larger at 41.5mm versus 38mm for the Brew Retrograph — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch run compared to the Brew Retrograph?

The Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch runs a automatic caliber (F6B24), while the Brew Retrograph runs a meca-quartz (Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)).

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Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch

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MSRP $420

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Brew Retrograph

MSRP $375

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At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch41.5mm

Retrograph38mm

Power Reserve

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch40h

Retrograph—

Water Resistance

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch50m

Retrograph50m

MSRP

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch$420

Retrograph$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

White

Cobalt Blue Sunburst

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

8 specs

Caliber

F6B24

Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

GMT, Day-date

Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$420

$375

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